President Hakainde Hichilema says sports development has emerged as an important driver of social and economic development in the country.
Delivering his address to the 14th National Assembly, President Hichilema said there is no minor sport in Zambia.
He said government is expanding and modernising sports infrastructure across all provinces, strengthening talent identification and development, and supporting greater participation in international competitions.
“Sports development has emerged as an important driver of social and economic development. There is no minor sport in Zambia,” President Hichilema said.
The Head of State said government is promoting professionalism and will work closely with the private sector to commercialise sport.
He said the move is aimed at creating employment, generating income and expanding opportunities for young people.
“We are expanding and modernising sports infrastructure across all provinces, strengthening talent identification and development, and supporting greater participation in international competitions,” he said.
President Hichilema concluded: “We are promoting professionalism and we will work closely with the private sector to commercialise sport, to create employment, to generate income and to expand opportunities for our young people.”
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