Author - Tuseko Newton

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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Matero Magic dominates Teulings weekend games

The Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) on Saturday 14th April, 2018 hosted 15 Basketball teams for the 3 on 3 Teulings Youth Sports Basketball Challenge. The weekend games saw Matero Magic girls team beat Mapoloto 16 – 9. It did not only end in style with the girls showing off their impressive scoring skills but also in the boys U15 where Matero Magic outclassed Leopards with 14 – 6. Teulings Basketball coordinator Nicolas Phiri, gave a lay down on how the games [...]

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Beach Volleyball coach targets qualifying athletes to YoG

Teulings Beach Volleyball coordinator Isaac Tembo, has disclosed that he will use the 2018 Teulings Youth Sports Challenge and Academy at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) to identify and qualify athletes who can represent Zambia at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Sires, Argentina. Tembo, says a total of (8) players (4) boys and (40) girls will be competing at the OYDC on Saturday 24th March. He adds that there will be (6) games in the U15, and U19 respectively [...]

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OYDC hosts 2018 swimming gala

The Olympics Youth Development Centre (OYDC) is set to host the 2018 National Age Groups swimming gala from 16th to 18th March. The gala is being organised by the Zambia Swimming Union (ZASU) and will see a number of participants, showcase their breath taking skills in different swimming events. Lusaka Sharks swimming club head coach Charles Banda, says all his swimmers are ready for the gala which will be used to identify and integrate more girls to his club for the [...]

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Photo Focus: Beach Volleyball players

Photo Focus: Beach Volleyball players are camped at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) to prepare for the upcoming games. Beach Volleyball Coach Isaac Tembo, says his mission is to at least make four Zambian athletes to compete at regional and international games. He says the beach volleyball court at the OYDC is making the athletes acquire the much needed skills in the sport.

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