African Union Sports Council – Region 5

Southern Africa | Youth Games | Inclusion
Serving 10 Member States
Updates & Opportunities

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Mozambique. Southern Africa. A shared continental responsibility.

Congratulations to Mr Júlio Ambali Mendes of Mozambique, elected Chairperson of the AUSC Sports Advisory Board in Kampala, Uganda.

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Bring Your Family. Run as One!

Region 5 Marathon 2026
Pretoria, South Africa | 1 Nov 2026

Register now: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

#AUSCRegion5 #Region5Marathon2026

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10 DAYS TO GO! Pretoria is getting ready for the Region 5 Marathon 2026 on 1 November.

To join this Southern African road running festival, enter here now: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

#Region5Marathon #AUSCRegion5 #Pretoria2026

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11 DAYS TO GO! Lace up, show up and give it your best. The Region 5 Marathon is getting closer!

To join this Southern African road running festival, enter here now: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

#Region5Marathon #AUSCRegion5

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Don't miss out! 🏃🏽‍♀️ Registrations are still open for the Region 5 Marathon in Pretoria next week! Choose 5km, 10km or 21.1km. The first 3,000 entrants get a free T-shirt! 🥳

Register now: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

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Young Talent. Big Dreams. One African Future.

The AUSC Region 5 Youth Games celebrate young athletes, unity and sporting excellence in Maputo, Mozambique, from 4–13 December 2026.

Come support the next generation!

#AUSCRegion5 #Region5YouthGames #YouthInSport #SportForAll

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12 DAYS TO GO! Running is better together. The Region 5 Marathon 2026 is bringing people together in Pretoria on 1 November at the Union Buildings.

Who would make your perfect running partner? Tag them below!

#Region5Marathon #AUSCRegion5

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Africa United! The Region 5 Youth Games Torch journey continued, Malawi united communities through Walk for Life, and the countdown to the Region 5 Marathon is on! Plus, why better sport begins with better leadership.

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13 DAYS TO GO! Every kilometre starts with a decision. Join the Region 5 Marathon in Pretoria on 1 November.

5KM: R80 | 10KM: R150 | 21KM: R200

Register: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

What motivates you to run?

#Region5Marathon

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The Countdown to the Region 5 Youth Games Begins!

Join us in Maputo, Mozambique, from 4–13 December 2026, for the 12th Region 5 Youth Games!

One Region. One Future. One Team.

#AUSCRegion5 #Region5YouthGames #SouthernAfrica

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14 DAYS TO GO! Two weeks until Pretoria hosts the Region 5 Marathon 2026.
1 Nov | Union Buildings
5KM: R80 | 10KM: R150 | 21KM: R200
Register: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf
Tag your running partner!
#Region5Marathon

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One Region. Ten Nations. One Finish Line.

Join the Region 5 Marathon 2026!
Pretoria, South Africa | 1 Nov 2026

Register now: https://t.co/UJ9H2S0YQf

#AUSCRegion5 #Region5Marathon2026

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Today, 14 October, the Executive Sports Management Development Programme was officially launched by Hon. Lt. General (Rtd.) Ambassador Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture.

Read more: https://t.co/Jlhk2vX2zu

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SOUTH AFRICA, PART OF THE JOURNEY. PART OF THE PRIDE.

Read more: https://t.co/Vm4U1KqEcy

ONE FLAME. TEN NATIONS. TOGETHER TO MAPUTO.

#Maputo2026 #Region5YouthGames #TorchRelay #AUSCRegion5 #SouthAfrica

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BOTSWANA CARRIED THE TORCH. THE PRIDE STAYS WITH US.

Read more: https://t.co/QkDWghRQNn

ONE FLAME. TEN NATIONS. TOGETHER TO MAPUTO.

#Maputo2026 #Region5YouthGames #TorchRelay #AUSCRegion5 #Botswana

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Malawi walked for life. 🇲🇼

People came together for a simple reason: to make time for their health and for one another. No stopwatch. No finish-line pressure. Just a walk shared with the community.

Read more: https://t.co/xzmTH4UWjy

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Zimbabwe welcomed the Region 5 Youth Games Torch on its journey to Maputo

Read more: https://t.co/161cW6epZ1

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Africa United. More than just a race. The Region 5 Marathon returns to Pretoria on 1 November, bringing athletes and communities together at the Union Buildings.

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Eswatini’s turn to carry the flame. 🇸🇿

The Youth Games Torch has passed through many hands on its way to Maputo. In Eswatini, it was welcomed by the people who will give this journey its meaning: young athletes looking ahead to December.

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Malawi welcomed the flame with its young athletes at the heart of the moment. 🇲🇼

They stood beside the torch that is travelling across our region towards the 2026 Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo. Around them, music and dance gave this stop a distinctly Malawian welcome.