Zambia Win Two Gold Medals on Day One of Judo at the Region 5 Youth Games

Windhoek, Namibia – July 8, 2025

Team Zambia Judo pose for a photo with ANOCA vice president Mr Alfred Foloko and Zambia Judo Secretary general, Mr. Mabvuto Ng'uni after the medal ceremony.

Zambia’s judo team made a dominant start at the Region 5 Youth Games, claiming five medals on the opening day of the judo competition.

Sylvia Nawila led the charge with a spirited performance in the -57kg female’ category, edging out Angola’s Sebasiano Manuella Bento in a tightly contested final to clinch Zambia’s first gold medal of the event.

Silvia Nawila receiving her gold metal presented by ANOCA Vice president, Mr Alfred Foloko.

Adding to the glory, Christopher Mulenga delivered another standout performance in the -66kg male category, overpowering Angola’s Paulo Lucas to take home Zambia’s second gold of the day.

Christopher Mulenga pose for podium photo after being presented with a gold medal.

In the -63kg category, Trezah Njobvu fought her way to the final but narrowly missed gold, settling for a well-earned silver medal.

Meanwhile, Taonga Ndhlovu in the -48kg female category and Kanyanta Gilbert in the -60kg male category each secured bronze medals, rounding out an impressive five-medal haul for Zambia on day one of the judo competition.

The strong start underscores Zambia’s growing strength in judo and sets a promising tone for the rest of the tournament as more Zambian Judokas enter the competition tomorrow, July 9 2025.