In a proud moment for Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday welcomed the newly crowned World’s Strongest Man in the 105 kg Masters category, Paul Mwanza, to State House. Mwanza earned the prestigious global title at the 2025 World Strongest Master Championships held in the United States, cementing his status as a true sporting legend.
Mwanza’s achievements stretch far beyond the world stage. He has flown the Zambian flag high across Africa, having claimed the title of Africa’s Strongest Man an incredible four times. He is also a past champion of the elite Arnold Classic Africa Championship, a feat that further illustrates his dominance and dedication in the sport of strength athletics.
President Hichilema described the meeting as an honour, praising Mwanza for his resilience, discipline, and unyielding pursuit of excellence. “Paul’s journey is a powerful inspiration—not only for our youth and aspiring sportsmen and women, but for every Zambian committed to achieving greatness. His story reminds us that hard work, consistency, sacrifice, and national pride are the true building blocks of success,” the President remarked.
In celebrating Mwanza’s accomplishments, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting sports across all disciplines. He emphasized that in Zambia’s vision for inclusive development, there is no such thing as a minor sport. Every discipline has value, and all athletes—regardless of their sporting code—deserve equal support and recognition.
The government continues to strengthen partnerships within the sports sector, ensuring that talent is nurtured, celebrated, and rewarded. Mwanza’s victory on the world stage is not just a personal triumph—it is a national milestone that showcases the potential of Zambian athletes to excel globally when given the right backing.
As the nation beams with pride, Paul Mwanza’s historic win serves as a reminder that with determination, discipline, and patriotism, Zambians can stand tall among the world’s best.