Eastern Province Athletics Area Board

Well deserved 👏

ZAMBIA ATHLETICS

PRESS STATEMENT

Niddy Mingilishi Qualifies for the African Senior Championship & Team Continues Preparations for Major Games*

22nd February 2026

Zambia Athletics is pleased to inform the nation that our *athlete Niddy Mingilishi has qualified for the African Senior Athletics Championships* following her outstanding performance at a competition held on 21st February 2026 in South Africa *. She recorded an impressive time of 54.04 seconds, which is below the qualifying standard of 54.74 seconds.* Niddy came out first in her heart securing among top performances of the day and qualifications

The Association had deployed three athletes to South Africa for high-level competition exposure and qualification preparation. In addition to Niddy Mingilishi, Susan Mwape and James Mutale also competed in the same event and are continuing with preparations as they work towards achieving the required qualifying standards. We have Athletes in Camp in here in Zambia and more are yet to be deployed in other countries.

Zambia Athletics is currently preparing a competitive team to represent the nation at major international competitions, including the *World Athletics Relays* , *Commonwealth Games* , *The African Senior Championships* , as well as *Youth Olympic Games* , U18 and U20 international championships.

With this achievement, Zambia now has two athletes who have already qualified for international competitions, the other being *Muzala Samukonga* . The Association remains confident that more athletes will meet the qualification standards as competitions and training programmes continue.

Zambia Athletics calls upon the nation, stakeholders, and partners to continue supporting our athletes as they proudly represent Zambia on the continental and global stage. We are grateful to the Government for the continued support and guidance.

Issued by:
Teddy Shimishi
General Secretary
Zambia Athletics

We are a great team

WORLD RELAYS GABORONE 2026

Stay focused, stay aligned, stay intentional.

Each day is about tightening ex*****on, strengthening partnerships and protecting our vision for sports in our country.

We are not in a rush, but building with purpose for this is a representation of the spirit of Africa.

Let's work as one team and prepare to welcome the world.

For more information, please visit: https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-relays/gaborone26

World Relays

ZAAA INTENSIFIES PREPS FOR 2026 INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

The Zambia Amateur Athletics Association (ZAAA) has disclosed that Zambian athletes have intensified preparations for major international competitions scheduled for 2026.

In an exclusive interview, ZAAA General Secretary Teddy Shimishi confirmed that athletes, including star sprinter Muzala Samukonga, have already resumed training ahead of the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar in April.

Shimishi cited the historic World Athletics Relay Championships, set to take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from May 2 to 3, and the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for May 12 to 18, 2026.

He described the 2026 athletics calendar as busy, noting that it covers local, regional, continental and global competitions.

However, Shimishi said limited infrastructure and funding remain major challenges, adding that Zambia currently lacks a World Athletics-certified facility required for athlete qualification

📍Qualification benchmarks for the 24th African Seniors Athletics Championships!
📆 12 _ 17 May 2026
🏟 Accra Ghana
Hit those Mark's, you 🛫 got yourself a ticket!!

Compliments of the season!

Zambia Athletics President Major Bernard Bwalya after receiving a sponsorship check from Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) this morning in Chingola. Zambia Athletics - ZA Major Bernard Bwalya - ZA President Chomba Chipoma Lewis Mwenya #KCMkopalaICR2025