Weightlifting Federation of Africa selects Zambia for hosting this year’s championship

Zambia is all set to host Africa Weightlifting Championship 2019 that is slated to take place between September 5 and 9.

Kevin Duplooy, the Vice President of Weightlifting Federation of Africa has announced Zambia to host this year’s championship during a media briefing held at the Olympic Youth Development Centre stating that it would attract 15 African countries.

“The Championship will be used as qualifiers to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Dr. Kevin Duplooy, has appreciated the OYDC, National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), and the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development and appealed to the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) to ensure that facilities are available to host the prestigious competition in Zambia,” Noah Silomba, OYDC’s Communication Officer stated.

“He also thanked partners such as the OYDC, NOCZ, the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development, NSCZ, Bigtree Beverages LTD the manufacturer of (Kung Fu Energy Drink) for being supportive and has since appealed to the corporate world to consider emulating the current partners and see that Zambia get to showcase not only sporting skills but the cultural values it has,” Silomba said, as reported by Zambia Reports.

The President of Zambia Weightlifting Federation, Amon Masala revealed that his federation would spend more than K700,000 to host the event. The countries like Zambia, South Africa, Mauritius, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Madagascar and Uganda are expected to participate in the competition.

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