African Union Sports Council · Region 5 · Est. 1999

To be Africa’s Leading Sport Region throughInnovation &Excellence

Empowering 10 nations through sport development, unity, and a championship mindset. One region. One vision.

Member Nations
Angola flag
Botswana flag
Eswatini flag
Lesotho flag
Malawi flag
Mozambique flag
Namibia flag
South Africa flag
Zambia flag
Zimbabwe flag
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About AUSC R5

Southern Africa’s
Sport Council.

AUSC Region 5 coordinates sport across ten member nations - running regional competitions, training officials, and building pathways from grassroots to international podium.

Mission
To foster unity, development, and excellence in sports across member nations through collaborative programmes and a championship mindset.
Vision
To be the leading force in African sports development, creating pathways for athletes to achieve global recognition and success.
What We Do
  • 01Sport development across 10 member nations
  • 02Pathway programmes from grassroots to elite level
  • 03Regional championships and games management
250+
Annual Events

Continental and regional competitions held each year

1000+
Elite Athletes

Active in podium pathway programmes across the region

50+
Partner Organisations

Federations, NOCs, and government bodies coordinated

Region 5 athletes competing
Region 5 in Action
Ten Member Nations

One Region,Ten Flags.

Ten Southern African nations under one regional sports council.

African Union Sports Council · Region 5 · Southern Africa

Programmes

Twenty-two programmes,
one regional pipeline.

From grassroots clubs to the Olympic podium - what AUSC Region 5 runs across Southern Africa.

Flagship Programme

Region 5 Games

Biennial Under-20 multi-sport games hosted rotationally across 10 member countries - a high-profile competition and multi-cultural exposition.

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Podium Performance Programme

Support elite athletes by providing home-based training and opportunities to train at world-class centers.

Sport & Environment

Promote environmental sustainability within the sports sector.