By Brenda Muzeya
Zambia’s young gymnasts continue to make remarkable strides, with fresh talent emerging from the Bliss Gymnastics and Arts Zambia Academy following an energetic inter-district competition between Lusaka and Ndola. The event highlighted the sport’s rapid growth and the nation’s rising prospects on the international scene.
Coach Siphongile Kasaro expressed gratitude to parents for their support and noted the academy’s impressive progress since its establishment.
“Gymnastics is growing extremely well, and we are impressed with the performances,” Kasaro told MakanDay.
The Lusaka–Ndola competition marked a major step for the sport locally, giving athletes a platform to showcase their skills. Kasaro hopes that more districts will now join in, especially ahead of Zambia hosting an international gymnastics competition in July 2026.
“We will ensure other districts across the country take part in the regional event,” she said, emphasising the need for more qualified coaches. The academy plans to expand into Eastern and Northwestern Provinces, where it hopes to train local coaches and strengthen the sport nationwide.
Zambia’s young gymnasts have already proved their potential, winning gold and silver medals at the African Youth Development Championship in Harare, Zimbabwe, a breakthrough that has pushed Zambia firmly onto the global gymnastics map.
Kasaro appealed for sponsorship to ensure that talented girls from low-income households are not left behind.
“We offer sponsorship to those who cannot afford, because we want their talent to shine,” she said.
Among the young stars is nine-year-old Diana Daka, who claimed her first medal at the competition. Beaming with pride, she said she is determined to work harder ahead of the next regional event. Her mother, Diana Kasaro, praised the academy’s support and encouraged other parents to enrol their daughters.
The upcoming regional competition in Zambia is expected to draw teams from Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Namibia, and Mozambique, setting the stage for one of the country’s most exciting gymnastics events yet.
Zambia’s National Gymnastics Team Heads to the Region Five Games
Zambia’s national gymnastics team will compete at the Region 5 Games in Windhoek, Namibia, on 11 December 2025. The team features exceptionally talented young athletes:
Level Seven
- Chimwemwe Namwila (12)
- Zion Britton (12)
- Anisha Katanga (14)
Level Five
- H’leziphe Mbale (11)
- Lushomo Mwango (12)
- Bella Mudenda (10)
- Paris Malawo (10)
Brenda is an intern at MakanDay under the Free Press Initiative’s Journalism Graduate Internship Programme, which aims to promote excellence in journalism.
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