GOVT SENDS OFF TEAM TO AFRICAN UNION COUNCIL YOUTH GAMES

Government is confident the athletes that will represent the country at the African Union Council Region Five Youth Games will bring honors to the country.
Sports Minister Moses Mawere has urged the team to be focused and remain united throughout the course of the games.
Mawere is confident the 74 athletes that were selected to represent the country across eight sports disciplines have what it takes to bring medals home.
He says the country is now looking to the Youth Games to end the year on a positive note after The Women and Men’s Football National teams, failed to make a mark at continental levels.
The Minister has since implored the Athletes to go and inspire others through their conduct and hard work at the games.
Speaking during a sendoff ceremony for the Zambian delegation held in Lusaka, Mawere further said Government will continue investing and empowering the youths in all sports disciplines.

And Director of Sports Bessy Chelemu said the Zambian contingent has been equipped with the necessary skills and materials to guarantee the country good representation.
Meanwhile, Team Zambia comprising One hundred and 50 delegates, left the county in the early hours of today for Gaborone – Botswana where the games will be held from the 6th to 16th of December 2018.