Athletics Eswatini (AE) is the official governing body for athletics in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Headquartered in Mbabane, we oversee all forms of track and field, road running, and cross-country events nationwide. As a full member of World Athletics and the African Athletics Confederation (CAA), we are responsible for selecting national teams, organizing competitions, and developing the sport from grassroots to elite level.

Our mission is to cultivate discipline, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among athletes of all ages, building champions of tomorrow through structured development programmes and modernised competition standards.

🏆 Recent Major Events

2025 National Athletics Championships

• Held at Mavuso Sports Centre, Mbabane (May 2025)
• Thousands gathered to witness Eswatini's finest athletes compete across sprints, long-distance races, and field events
• Part of AE's "#TogetherForGold" campaign promoting unity and excellence
• Attended by the Minister of Sports and Eswatini Sports Council leadership

2026 Athletics Season

• Registrations now open for individuals, organisations, corporates, and community institutions to host athletic events
• Aiming to expand athletics footprint across the nation

🌱 Development & Youth Initiatives

Kids' Athletics Project

A dynamic grassroots initiative introducing children to athletics through schools and community centres:

• • Target: 20 schools and 5 community centres nationwide
• • Coach Training: 30 new coaches and volunteers
• • Launch: 21 May 2025 (Lobamba area)
• • Activation Events: Maseyisini, Magele, Siphofaneni, Siteki, Piggs Peak, and more
• • Training Weekend: 21–22 June 2025

Partners include schools, churches, SOS Children's Villages, municipalities, and government departments.

Junior Development Mandate (2025)

Compulsory junior registration for all member clubs:

• • Under-15 Athletes: Minimum 5 per club
• • Under-20 Athletes: Minimum 10 per club
• Purpose: Create sustainable talent pipeline and replace retiring senior athletes

🔧 Technical Development

Electronic Timing Systems Training

• 3-day workshop: 10–12 October 2025
• Focus: Operating electronic timing systems for accurate competition results
• Club Requirement: Each affiliated club nominates at least one delegate
• COO Mathokoza Dlamini: "This programme gives Eswatini athletes experience and ensures we have locally equipped officials."

This initiative ensures fairness, precision, and credibility while aligning Eswatini with international standards.

🏅 Featured Athletes

• Sibusiso 'Swazi Bolt' Matsenjwa – Long-time national sprint champion and Olympian

🤝 Partners & Affiliations

• World Athletics
• CAA (African Athletics Confederation)
• Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC)
• Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs
• Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA)

📞 For queries / more info: 📱 26876075994 | 📧 swz@mf.worldathletics.org