The tournament will include teams from Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Zambia, Angola, and Mozambique

Next up for the Malawian team is a match against Botswana tomorrow at the Gahanga Oval Stadium in Kigali

Additionally, the fourth edition served as a selection process for the team that will represent Malawi at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 under-20 Youth Games.

This training aims to foster inclusion through sports, with 30 participants selected from the camp and 5 from the surrounding communities.

Leading the Malawian squad is captain Katrina Chingaipe, who has already made her debut with the senior national team.

The fourth edition of the Malawi Youth Games national finals is currently in full swing in Mzuzu, where 920 athletes are competing for national honours across seven sporting codes including, football, netball, basketball, volleyball, chess, athletics, and...

Similar health walks are planned in Lilongwe, starting from the Kamuzu Institute of Sport, and in Mzuzu.

This year’s event will also include 10 km and 5 km races to accommodate participants of all fitness levels, making it the biggest marathon in the country. Aerobics and kids activities will also spice up the event.

Athletes who are identified at the regional championship will have the opportunity to participate in their first training camp next month to prepare for the upcoming AUSC games.

The tournament is a key part of MABA’s strategy to nurture and promote young boxers, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and potential on a larger stage