OYDC ZAMBIA CLINCHES NETBALL VICTORY


 OYDC Zambia Clinches Netball Victory at the 2026 Olympic Day Celebrations at the Italian School of Lusaka

OYDC Zambia participated in the 2026 Olympic Day celebrations hosted by the Italian School of Lusaka, recording an impressive netball victory while joining other participants in promoting peace and unity through sport.

The event was jointly organised by the Italian School of Lusaka, the Orthodox Archdiocese of Zambia and Mozambique, under the auspices of the Hellenic Olympic Committee. It featured football and netball competitions, with approximately eight teams drawn from various schools and OYDC Zambia taking part. The celebrations were attended by National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) Vice President Nakaonga Kakoma accompanied by NOCZ Board Member Mwape Zulu.

OYDC Zambia was represented by Acting Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Tembo, who led the delegation alongside Programmes Manager Mwange Kampamba.

The Olympic Day was held as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy. The initiative promotes peace, unity, and cooperation through sport, in line with the Olympic Truce resolution, which highlights the role of sport as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, particularly during times of global tension.

The event was further enriched by the presence of Greek Olympians Georgios Tzelilis and Pinelopi Nika, who interacted with participants and took part in the celebrations.

On the court, OYDC Zambia’s netball team emerged champions after edging the host team, Italian School of Lusaka, to a narrow 5–4 victory. The OYDC football team also put in a commendable performance, finishing second after losing on penalties in the final.

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