The Namibian Wrestling Federation (NWF) announced that two of their top Greco-Roman wrestlers, Virinao Nguatjiti and Devin Benhard, have been accepted into an exclusive two-week training camp at the renowned Institut National du Sport, de l’Expertise et de la Performance (INSEP) in Paris, France. This incredible opportunity comes through a groundbreaking partnership between United World...
The Rössing National Marathon Championship is set to make its highly anticipated return for the 34th consecutive year this Saturday in the coastal town of Swakopmund, featuring prominent runners like Alina Armas and seasoned marathoner Beata Naigambo. Armas, who is now 41 years of age, is a Namibian long-distance specialist, and has participated in several...
The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) announced the selection of a talented group of swimmers to represent the nation at the South Africa National Open Water Championships. The competition will take place at the picturesque Marina Martinique in Jeffery’s Bay from 7 to 9 March, bringing together some of the best open-water swimmers from the...
Namibian mixed martial artist Veja Hinda, secured the Versus Featherweight Championship on Saturday, defeating South Africa’s Iviwe Mphathiswa by rear-naked choke in the third round. Reflecting on his win, Hinda expressed satisfaction with the result despite the challenges. “I fought a very experienced athlete with only three weeks’ notice and still managed to get the...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is in mourning following the sudden passing of its secretary general Charles Siyauya, yesterday after being hospitalised due to a suspected heart complication. The news has sent shockwaves through the football community in Namibia, leaving many in disbelief and sorrow. Siyauya, who was appointed to the position of secretary general...
Former Namibian international footballer Epafras ‘Bobby’ Justinus has turned his focus to helping local players secure contracts abroad, as he prepares to become a Fifa-licensed football agent. Hailing from Oshakati in northern Namibia, he began his football journey at the age of 13 with Foxy Senior. In 2021, he signed with Ukrainian side Karpaty, where...
The Namibian National Beach Volleyball tour will bring world-class action to the DTS Beach Courts in Windhoek on Saturday. The tournament will feature teams from five countries: Namibia, Angola, Germany, Botswana and South Africa. The competition will showcase various categories, including men’s and women’s two-person teams, U/19 boys’ and girls’ teams, and social four-a-side teams. ...
Namibian boxer Charles Shinima expressed disappointment following his World Boxing Council International Welterweight title loss to South Africa’s Brandon Thysse on Saturday night in Johannesburg. He said the judges’ decision did not reflect his performance in the ring. Shinima, who went into the highly anticipated bout with an impressive unbeaten record, suffered his first professional...
The third edition of the Opuwo Annual Mayoral Cup is set to take place on 15 to 16 March at the Newman Katuta Sports Stadium in Opuwo. The event promises thrilling sporting action and community engagement. The tournament has grown into one of the region’s premier sporting events since its launch in 2023. It aims...
The Namibian nation continues to mourn the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Through a series of regional memorial services, mourners were given a chance to pay their last respects to the country’s liberation icon. This week, the procession travelled to Grootfontein, Walvis Bay, and Keetmanshoop. Yesterday, the capital, Windhoek witnessed the procession of Nujoma’s...