This programme was inaugurated in 2003 in Bulawayo as a national strategy meant to enhance sport development among the youths who are below the age of 20 and it currently includes the following sporting disciplines:
- Athletics,
- Basketball,
- Boxing,
- Handball,
- Football,
- Netball,
- Tennis
The buildup process starts within local leagues and tournaments, followed by district championships to assemble strong provincial teams towards participation in the Games. The bulk of participants are drawn from schools, clubs, colleges and other platforms.