A Deafening Silence as Our Youth Wait With just days to go before the Region 5 Youth Games begin in Namibia, Zimbabwe remains silent. No official word. There is no list of disciplines. There is no clear indication of our nation’s readiness. And worst of all no reassurance for young athletes who have dedicated their hearts and dreams to representing their country. It is painful to imagine that if a team is being sent, they may be walking into battle without armor, no training camp, no preparation, no support. Just hope. These Games are more than medals they are moments that shape lives, fuel dreams, and build futures. Our youth deserve more than uncertainty. They deserve to be seen, heard, and backed with the pride and preparation worthy of the flag they carry. This silence is more than administrative it’s emotional neglect.