United Youth Athletics League

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Since 2019, Botswana’s school sports system has been largely inactive, leaving a significant gap in the athlete development pathway. As a product of school sports myself, I understand the importance of having a platform where young talent can be identified, developed, and given opportunities to compete.

The United Youth Athletics League (UYAL) was created to help rebuild this pathway by bringing together public school athletes, private school athletes, out-of-school athletes, and Paralympic athletes in one inclusive and structured competition environment.

Sanctioned by the Botswana Athletics Association, UYAL is conducted under international athletics standards, providing young athletes with a professional platform to develop and showcase their talent.

Following a successful Series on 18 April 2026, which attracted 350 athletes, including participants from Zimbabwe, UYAL returns on 22 August 2026 to continue supporting the next generation of athletes as they prepare for major competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.

UYAL is more than a competition—it is a movement to discover talent, develop character and inspire Botswana’s future champions.

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Registration for UYAL Series 3 is officially open.

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Please take note of the following important dates:

📌 Registration Deadline: Friday, 9 August 2026

📌 Publication of Entries: Sunday, 12 August 2026

📌 Publication of Start Lists: Tuesday, 15 August 2026

📌 Competition Day: Saturday, 22 August 2026

UYAL Series 3 presents the perfect competition opportunity for athletes preparing for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, offering high-level race tuning and competitive preparation.

We warmly invite athletes and teams from across Africa to be part of this exciting event and experience elite youth athletics competition in Botswana.

We are also open to partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. Together, we can create stronger pathways, better opportunities, and a brighter future for the next generation of African youth athletes.
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Faces of UYAL .

Thank you so much and for participating 🥹🙏🏼💯

We at the Fee's school of speed have truly appreciated this event,it has been decades now hoping that our kids will have a circuit race where its only them and their specific categories, avoiding a situation where a 10year old competes with a 16 year old,this will allow our youth athletes to shine on thier own sphere and grow without being discouraged,we hope this league grows and sponsors rally behind it to make it bigger and better to bridge the gap between senior elite and youth development, congratulations Nijel Amos on your project,we are behind you

The future of athletics is bright! 🌟
Athletes were also recognized with awards across each age group category, celebrating their hard work and outstanding performances. 🏅

UYAL gives the youth of Botswana a platform to participate, grow, and begin their journey in athletics. 🇧🇼🏃‍♂️Every race, every cheer, every moment mattered.

THIS IS HOW SERIES 2 WENT LIKE!💯🤭

The event was a great success. Series 2, held at the University of Botswana Stadium in Gaborone, welcomed over 180 participants between the ages of 8 and 18 competing in athletics, along with a strong turnout of supporters who came to cheer them on.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the athletes who participated, the parents for their continued support, and our sponsors for making this series possible. Your contribution played a key role in the success of this event.

We look forward to seeing even more talent and growth in the upcoming series. Thank you all for being part of this journey.