Zambia: ‘Don’t Wait for Medals to Celebrate Us,’ Judoka Says

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Zambia
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Zambia: ‘Don’t Wait for Medals to Celebrate Us,’ Judoka Says

A Zambian judoka is urging the public to support and celebrate athletes before they win medals. The supplied text does not name the athlete or provide details about the remarks or a specific competition.

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