The Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) is pleased to announce that preparations for Malawi’s participation in the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, scheduled for 4–13 July 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia, are at an advanced stage.
Team Malawi has undergone three rigorous training camps to sharpen the skills of our athletes and enhance our competitiveness at the games. The first camp was conducted in August 2024, the second in December 2024, and the third in April 2025.
Following a careful and comprehensive assessment process, Malawi will compete in the following sporting codes at the Games: (A) team sports: football (boys), Netball, Volleyball (boys and girls), and Basketball (boys); (B) Individual sports: Athletics, Para-athletics, Special Olympics, Swimming, Boxing, Karate, Judo, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, and E-sports.
We are also delighted to inform the nation that the draw for the team sports was conducted on Sunday, 27th April 2025, in Windhoek, Namibia. As Malawi National Council of Sports, we are satisfied with the outcome and confident that it presents favourable opportunities for our teams to excel.
As the Sports Council, we are fully committed, ready, and excited to showcase the abundant sporting talent that Malawi possesses. Our athletes have shown exceptional discipline, determination, and growth throughout the preparation phases, and we are optimistic that they will rise to the occasion and carry the Malawi flag high.
These Games offer not just a platform for competition but also for nurturing young athletes to become future continental and global champions. It is our firm belief that the investment made in the athletes’ preparations will yield outstanding performances.
We call upon all Malawians to rally behind Team Malawi with unwavering support. We further make a special appeal to our corporate world to partner with Team Malawi as they represent us all.