OYDC Zambia

07 Jun

OYDC Zambia’s Young Leaders Promote Olympic Values and Clean Sport

Lusaka – 7 June 2025 Young Leaders at the OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre took action to promote clean sport and environmental responsibility as part of their engagement with the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP). The youth-led initiative combined education and practical action, with sessions on the core Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship, followed by a clean-up exercise around the OYDC facility. The clean-up symbolized their commitment to integrity in sport and a clean, healthy environment. The initiative aligns [...]

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03 Jun

St. Francis Secondary School Presented with Olympic Values Shield of Honor After Quiz Victory

Lusaka’s St. Francis Secondary School has been awarded the prestigious Olympic Values Shield of Honor after winning the Olympic Values Quiz Competition organized by OYDC Zambia. The quiz competition, which brought together students from various schools, tested participants on their knowledge and understanding of the core Olympic values: excellence, friendship, and respect. St. Francis Secondary emerged as the top-performing school, demonstrating outstanding grasp of Olympic ideals. The Shield of Honor was officially presented to the school by OYDC Zambia Non-Sports Officer, [...]

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02 Jun

OYDC Zambia Welcomes National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) Workshop

The OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre is proud to announce that it is playing host to a month-long legal training workshop organized by the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW). The workshop, which commenced today, June 2,2025, is being conducted at the OYDC facility and will run throughout the month of June. Established in 1990, the NLACW has been at the forefront of promoting access to justice for women and children from marginalized and vulnerable communities. The initiative was [...]

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27 May

Zambia Women’s Volleyball National Team Concludes Training Camp at OYDC Ahead of Botswana Outing.

Zambia Women’s Volleyball National Team Concludes Training Camp at OYDC Ahead of Botswana Outing. The Zambia Women’s Volleyball National Team held their final training session today at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre, where they have been in camp preparing for their upcoming trip to Botswana. The team is set to participate in the second annual Ditsala International Cup, hosted by Bring It Promotions (BIP) in collaboration with the Botswana Volleyball Federation. The tournament will be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from [...]

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13 May

New Game, New Opportunities: Floorball Arrives at OYDC Zambia

On Friday, 9 May, 19-year-old Jakob Bleek, a German volunteer under the “weltwärts” programme, officially handed over the first floorball equipment at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka. His donation, made possible by generous supporters from Germany, marks the launch of floorball in Zambia. The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Her Excellency Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell, underscoring the strong partnership between Germany and Zambia in youth and sports development. “I just saw the boys and girls. They are [...]

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11 May

German Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell Graces Floorball Launch at OYDC Zambia with Official Equipment Handover

The OYDC Zambia Sports Development Center yesterday hosted the official Floorball Equipment Handover Ceremony, marking a significant milestone in introducing the sport of Floorball to Zambia. The event was graced by Her Excellency Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell, the German Ambassador to Zambia. The equipment was generously donated by Jakob Bleek, with support from partners in Germany, as part of efforts to develop and promote Floorball in Zambia. The donation aims to support the launch of public training sessions and the long-term [...]

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10 May

OYDC Zambia Hosts Farewell Dinner as Foloko Commends Outgoing OYDC Zambia Board and Committee Members

OYDC Zambia hosted a special farewell dinner to honor members of its Board and Committees who have successfully completed their term of service. The event, held at Pamodzi hotel in Lusaka yesterday, brought together stakeholders, partners, and staff to celebrate years of commitment, leadership, and contribution to Zambia’s sports development. The outgoing board members led by Chairperson Simangolwa Shakalima whose terms began in either 2018 or 2021, were each presented with Shields of Honour in recognition of their outstanding service [...]

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09 May

OYDC Zambia Celebrates Zambia Under 17 and 20 Girls Handball National Teams’ Qualification for the IHF Continental Championships and Handball Africa Cup

OYDC Zambia is proud to celebrate the success of the Zambia Under-17 and Under-20 girls’ handball national teams, which recently secured gold at the Zone 6 games held in Zimbabwe. Many of the players are products of the Teulings Youth Sports League, a key development platform supported by OYDC Zambia. OYDC Zambia Acting CEO Benjamin Tembo, expressed immense pride in the teams’ achievements. “We are proud of this accomplishment,” said Mr. Tembo. “On behalf of OYDC Zambia and the Board, [...]

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24 Apr

ZAMBIA ATHLETICS (ZA) PRESIDENT MAJOR BERNARD BWALYA VISITS OYDC ZAMBIA TO STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT TIES

Newly elected Zambia Athletics (ZA) President, Major Bernard Bwalya, paid a courtesy visit to OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre to explore potential areas of collaboration aimed at revitalizing athletics in Zambia. The meeting focused on creating a strong partnership to breathe new life into the track and field facilities and re-establish OYDC Zambia as a premier destination for athletics development in the country. During the visit, OYDC Zambia Acting CEO Mr. Benjamin Tembo welcomed the engagement, expressing his appreciation for [...]

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22 Apr

OYDC ZAMBIA TURNS 15 THIS 11th May, 2025

On 11th May 2010, a historic partnership between the Government of Zambia, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) gave birth to OYDC Zambia. We’re counting down to a special day, a time to reflect, remember, and celebrate the incredible journey of the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. From its founding on 11th May 2010, OYDC has stood as a pillar of hope, unity, and sporting excellence for Zambia’s youth. As we approach this memorable day, [...]

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