OYDC Zambia - Sports Development Centre

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OYDC Zambia - Sports Development Centre A high quality sport environment provides, motivates and breeds high quality athletes and sports leaders. Box 38990, Lusaka Zambia
Phone: +260953488923
(376)

OYDC provides positive sport and life style opportunities for athletes, coaches, sports administrators and under saved women, youth and children, through high quality facilities for community development. The OYDC Zambia - Sports Development Centre was established to provide sport and community development opportunities for young people and under-served segments of the population from the surrounding communities. It is based on beliefs and experiences that sport and its related facets, when harnessed well in an enabling environment, has the power to bring hope and development. The OYDC project is a result of the signed agreement between the GRZ, the IOC and the NOCZ on 26th September 2007. The partners agreed to work together in functionalising the roles, obligations and commitments of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). While the NOCZ will own the facility, a Board of trustees has been put in place to manage the OYDC. On 11th May 2010 Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) now called OYDC Zambia - Sports Development Centre inauguration was held and the event was graced by His Excellency the Republican President of Zambia Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda and the President of International Olympic Committee Dr. Jacques Rogge. Following this, the Mayor of Lusaka flagged off Centre activities on 20th May 2010. Since the launch of OYDC, about 600 children and youth on a daily basis participate in various sport activities. To achieve this, the Centre works in collaboration with sixteen NFs some of whom have provided coaches in football, netball, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, boxing, athletics, judo, taekwondo, hockey, handball, badminton, weightlifting, swimming and chess. The coaches are all based at the Centre where they plan and manage their respective sport and conduct their day to day activities for athletes. To ensure effective and efficient implementation of sport programmes, the OYDC management holds weekly consultative meetings with the coordinators and monthly and now quarterly consultative meetings with the presidents and general secretaries of NFs to ensure good practices of participatory and consultative planning approaches in the management of Centre activities. In line with Olympism and the values of the IOC, the facility acts as an operation Centre for the National Olympic Academy (NOA) projects through which Olympic education and sport for social change is being delivered. Currently more than 500 children each week engage in sessions on Olympic education from the Centre and more than 5000 athletes have benefited from the programme. It is envisaged that forging a strong partnership between the NOA and NGOs will ensure that the power of sport contributes to positive live changes. Our Physical Address is:
Plot Number 33847, Corner of New Kansangula /Great North Road,
P.O.

06/10/2026

Zambia welcomes AUSC Region 5 Torch Relay

OYDC Zambia Is Committed to Safe Sport. At OYDC, we promote a sporting environment built on safety, dignity, inclusion a...
05/10/2026

OYDC Zambia Is Committed to Safe Sport.

At OYDC, we promote a sporting environment built on safety, dignity, inclusion and respect.

HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY! Today, we celebrate and appreciate all teachers for their dedication, patience and commitment to sh...
05/10/2026

HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY!

Today, we celebrate and appreciate all teachers for their dedication, patience and commitment to shaping the next generation.

As a sports centre, we recognise the important role teachers play in encouraging young people to participate in sport, discover their talents, build confidence and develop important values such as teamwork, discipline and respect.

Thank you for inspiring, guiding and empowering our young people both in the classroom and on the field.

Happy Teachers’ Day to all our dedicated teachers!

Photo Focus: Lusaka Youth Netball LeagueYoung netball players take to the court at OYDC Zambia during the Lusaka Youth N...
05/10/2026

Photo Focus: Lusaka Youth Netball League

Young netball players take to the court at OYDC Zambia during the Lusaka Youth Netball League, developing the next generation of netball talent.

PHOTO FOCUS : The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge continues with exciting action in Hockey, Netball and Teqball.Young at...
04/10/2026

PHOTO FOCUS : The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge continues with exciting action in Hockey, Netball and Teqball.

Young athletes showcasing their skills and passion for sport as they compete in the Teulings Youth Sports Challenge,

Happy birthday sir Victor Banda
02/10/2026

Happy birthday sir Victor Banda

Join us in wishing our treasurer, Mr Victor Banda, a happy birthday.

OYDC ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ASPC CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE | SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA OYDC Zambia is participating in the on...
02/10/2026

OYDC ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ASPC CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE | SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA

OYDC Zambia is participating in the ongoing Association of Sports Performance Centres (ASPC) Continental Conference taking place at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia.

The Centre is represented by Acting CEO, Benjamin Tembo, and Technical Director, Eng. Elton Zulu, who are joining representatives and sports performance professionals from across the continent for this important gathering.

As a member of the Association of Sports Performance Centres (ASPC) since 2019, OYDC Zambia continues to actively engage on this continental platform, strengthening partnerships, exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences in the areas of sports performance, athlete development pathways, talent identification and Long-term athlete development models.

The conference provides an important opportunity for sports performance centres and stakeholders from across Africa to connect, learn from one another and explore new approaches and opportunities that can contribute to the growth and development of sport on the continent.

OYDC Zambia remains committed to being part of conversations and initiatives that contribute to creating better opportunities for athletes and young people, while strengthening sports development systems in Zambia.

Why Safeguarding in Sports Matter!Every Athlete Deserves to Train, Compete and Grow in an Environment that is Safe, Resp...
01/10/2026

Why Safeguarding in Sports Matter!

Every Athlete Deserves to
Train, Compete and Grow in
an Environment that is Safe,
Respectful, Inclusive and
Free from Abuse, Harassment
and Discrimination.

Speak up when something is not right!

NOCZ Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts National Sports Council of Zambia - NSCZ

Congratulations to Colonel Priscilla Katoba
01/10/2026

Congratulations to Colonel Priscilla Katoba

Congratulations to Colonel Priscilla Katoba, Deputy Chairperson of the NOCZ Gender and Environment Commission.

Address

J7P7+GPH, Corner New Kasangula Road And, Great North Road
Lusaka

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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+260953488923

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