Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) Chief Executive Officer Henry Kamata has said the Team Malawi’s preparations for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games are at an advanced stage.

Kamata, in a statement issued yesterday, said Team Malawi had 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,” he said.

Kamata said following a careful and comprehensive assessment process, Team Malawi would compete in 14 disciplines.

“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,” he said.

Meanwhile, the draw for the team sports was conducted on Sunday, in Windhoek, Namibia.

Kamata said MNCS was satisfied with the outcome and confident that it presented favourable opportunities for Team Malawi 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,” he said.

Kamata called 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,” he said.