TEAM Zambia concluded its impressive run at the Johannesburg Judo African Open 2026, adding four bronze medals to its growing collection and climbing to fifth place on the overall medal table at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre. The Judo Association of Zambia (JAZ) competed at the Johannesburg African Open Senior and African Cup for Cadets and Juniors, held in South Africa from June 26-28 2026, and delivered an impressive medal haul ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The latest medal winners delivered determined performances against strong international opposition, with Sylvia Nawila (-57kg), Simon Zulu (-66kg), Rita Kabinda (-63kg), and Andrew Kaswanga Sande (-90kg) each securing bronze medals to propel Zambia up the standings. Their contributions amassed Team Zambia’s total medal...




