Esther Siamfuko OLY Appointed Team Zambia Chef de Mission for Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
The Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA Zambia) President, Alfred Foloko, has appointed Esther Siamfuko OLY as Chef de Mission for Team Zambia at the Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games, making her the first young person to lead the Zambian delegation at the Games.
This appointment comes as Zambia steps up preparations for the Games, aiming to build a strong team for the event, which will be held from 29 October to 4 November 2027.
Siamfuko currently serves as Chairperson of the NOCZ Athletes Commission and, by virtue of representing athletes, is also a member of the CGA Zambia Board.
Foloko said the appointment reflects his vision of giving young sports personalities opportunities to take up leadership responsibilities at major sporting events, particularly those involving young athletes.
He noted that placing a young leader at the helm of the delegation would provide an opportunity for athletes to be represented and understood, while also encouraging greater youth participation in sports administration and leadership.
Foloko has since called on all National Sports Federations whose disciplines are earmarked for the Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games to work closely with and support the appointed Chef de Mission to ensure Zambia is adequately prepared and well represented at the Games.
The CGA Zambia Secretariat will work closely with the appointed Chef de Mission, providing the necessary administrative support and coordination to facilitate her work as preparations for the Games progress. This collaboration is expected to ensure effective planning, communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved in Team Zambia’s participation at Malta 2027.
The CGA Zambia Secretariat will work closely with the appointed Chef de Mission, providing the necessary administrative support and coordination to facilitate her work as preparations for the Games progress.
This collaboration is expected to ensure effective planning, communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved in Team Zambia’s participation at Malta 2027.
At Malta 2027, Zambia has been allocated an open quota of eight athletes across four sports: Athletics, Swimming, Squash and Triathlon.
Foloko further indicated that participation in Netball, Para Athletics, Para Swimming and Weightlifting will be subject to invitations from the respective international federations.
The Malta 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games will bring together athletes aged between 14 and 18 from across the Commonwealth, with approximately 1,150 young competitors from 74 nations and territories expected to compete in eight sports.
The sporting programme will feature Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon and Weightlifting, alongside Sailing and Water Polo, which will make their debut at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Siamfuko’s appointment marks an important step towards strengthening youth leadership within Team Zambia's delegation, as the country begins its preparations for the 2027 Games.
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