Zambia's Draught Grandmaster International, William Chinzewe, says he is fully prepared to defend his youth world championship title at the upcoming Draught 64 World Championship scheduled to take place in Turkey from October 20th to 26th, 2023. Chinzewe expressed his confidence in retaining his title, attributing it to his thorough preparation, which included active participation in various physical and online competitions. Additionally, Zambia's under-23 draught player, Elijah Chanda, has set his sights on achieving gold medals in all six categories in which he will compete. Meanwhile, the Zambia Draught Federation has extended its gratitude to the government for its unwavering support in the sport.