PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that under his auspices, no sport will be assigned a tag of being minor.
Yesterday, the President officially opened an international under 18 and under 20 athletics tournament that is taking place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The tournament, that has different athletes from over 50 African countries, is taking place under the umbrella of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA).
After colourful performances by local singers and a march past by the athletes, President Hichilema gave his speech.
He said as the young athletes participate, they ought to embrace the values of brotherhood and respect towards their competitors.
“It is with great pride that we acknowledge that among these young athletes there will be future world champions who will make Africa proud,”
“We encouraged them to continue using sports as a means of setting high standards, raising expectations, and building character, all of which will contribute to the growth and development of our continent in many areas.”
He noted that the government: “will remain committed to supporting all sports on an equal basis.”
“We strongly believe that there are no minor sports and will continue to provide equal support to all. Sports bring in us a competition spirit…” President Hichilema said.
He also thanked the Dakar-headquartered CAA for choosing Zambia to host the tournament.
At the event, Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu commended the President for availing himself to officially open the tournament, further using athletes to apply themselves fully on the tracks.
Meanwhile, Zambia Athletics (ZA) president Elias Mpondela said while athletics can create dreamers, champions are also born from the same athletics.
Competition among athletes will start, in earnest, today.
For Ndola mayor, Jones Kalyati, the athletes and officials, should feel at home, even when they opt to do other business in the ‘friendly city.”
Kalemba April 29, 2023
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