AUSC Region 5

Youth Games 2025

Unity • Excellence • Innovation

AUSC Region 5Youth Games 2025

Celebrating the spirit of African youth through sport. Join athletes from 10 Southern African nations in a spectacular showcase of talent, unity, and excellence.

July 15-28, 2025
Gaborone, Botswana
2000+ Young Athletes
10
Countries
15+
Sports
2000+
Athletes
14
Days
Medal Standings

Leading the Competition

Track the medal race as our nations compete for glory

#Country🥇🥈🥉Total
1
🇿🇦South Africa
128525
2
🇧🇼Botswana
106925
3
🇿🇼Zimbabwe
810725
4
🇳🇦Namibia
75820
5
🇿🇲Zambia
67619

Competing Sports

Excellence across multiple disciplines showcasing the diverse talents of African youth

Athletics

July 16-20

Track and field events showcasing speed, strength, and endurance

National Stadium
450
Athletes
12
Events
10
Countries
LIVE
Status
Athletics
450 Athletes
July 16-20
National Stadium
12
Events
10
Nations
Football
320 Athletes
July 15-25
Sports Complex
8
Events
10
Nations
Basketball
240 Athletes
July 17-23
Indoor Arena
6
Events
8
Nations
Swimming
180 Athletes
July 16-22
Aquatic Center
15
Events
9
Nations
Volleyball
160 Athletes
July 18-24
Sports Hall
4
Events
8
Nations
Boxing
120 Athletes
July 19-26
Boxing Arena
10
Events
10
Nations
Tennis
80 Athletes
July 17-25
Tennis Courts
5
Events
8
Nations
Wrestling
90 Athletes
July 20-25
Combat Sports Hall
8
Events
9
Nations
Badminton
64 Athletes
July 18-23
Racquet Sports Center
5
Events
8
Nations
Table Tennis
48 Athletes
July 19-24
Indoor Sports Hall
4
Events
7
Nations

Participating Countries

United in sport, celebrating the diversity and strength of Southern Africa

🇦🇴
Angola
🇧🇼
Botswana
🇱🇸
Lesotho
🇲🇼
Malawi
🇲🇿
Mozambique
🇳🇦
Namibia
🇿🇦
South Africa
🇿🇲
Zambia
🇸🇿
Eswatini
🇿🇼
Zimbabwe

Be Part of the Legacy

Join us for the most prestigious youth sporting event in Southern Africa. Shape the future of African sport while celebrating unity and excellence.

🌳Trees for Tomorrow Initiative

Growing Our Future Together

Each participating athlete plants a tree in their home country. Together, we're building a greener Southern Africa while fostering environmental responsibility in our youth.

Regional Goal Progress

Target: 1,000,000 Trees by December 2025

Progress734,829 / 1,000,000
73%Complete

Country Contributions

🇿🇦
South Africa
78%156,420
Target: 200,000
🇧🇼
Botswana
82%98,750
Target: 120,000
🇿🇼
Zimbabwe
80%87,650
Target: 110,000
🇿🇲
Zambia
79%78,920
Target: 100,000
🇳🇦
Namibia
78%69,830
Target: 90,000
🇲🇿
Mozambique
80%67,890
Target: 85,000
🇦🇴
Angola
76%56,780
Target: 75,000
🇲🇼
Malawi
76%45,670
Target: 60,000
🇱🇸
Lesotho
78%38,920
Target: 50,000
🇸🇿
Eswatini
85%33,999
Target: 40,000

Recent Updates

🇧🇼
+1,250 trees planted in Botswana
Total: 98,750 trees
2 hours ago
🇿🇦
+2,100 trees planted in South Africa
Total: 156,420 trees
5 hours ago
🇿🇼
+980 trees planted in Zimbabwe
Total: 87,650 trees
1 day ago
🇳🇦
+1,500 trees planted in Namibia
Total: 69,830 trees
2 days ago
🇿🇲
+1,750 trees planted in Zambia
Total: 78,920 trees
3 days ago