Local wrestling sensation Ester Abraham is set to embark on a transformative journey. She departs for India tomorrow to participate in a prestigious all-female training camp, hosted by the India Wrestling Federation. The two-week programme will see Abraham refine her skills alongside some of the best female wrestlers in the region. She will then head...
Former footballer Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has been appointed as Paulus Shipanga’s assistant coach at Blue Waters, marking a significant milestone in Namibian football. Kasaona, who recently took to social media to announce her retirement from the national team, the Brave Gladiators, will become the first woman in Namibia to hold a coaching position of this...
The 2025 edition of the highly anticipated Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP1) Race Series is set to kick off on Sunday at the Teufels Schucht Bridge, 35 kilometres from the Von Eck Power Station heading to Okahandja. The first race in the six-event series will begin at 07h00, with cyclists eagerly preparing to tackle the...
Youthful, driven, and brimming with energy, Prince Sibomana demonstrated his grit and determination during last year’s demanding Nedbank Desert Dash. A talented young cyclist and Grade 11 pupil at Eldorado Secondary School, who dreams of becoming a diesel mechanic, Sibomana shared with this publication how his passion for cycling has grown and the commitment required...
The highly anticipated Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025 Maris Cup have been announced, with thrilling matchups set to take place at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Football fans are in for a treat, as the competition intensifies, with the top teams gearing up for a series of exciting clashes starting on...
IN a significant move to strengthen their attacking options, AmaZulu FC has reached an agreement with Chippa United to sign Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu. The deal is expected to provide a much-needed boost to AmaZulu’s frontline as they continue to grapple with scoring issues. Kambindu (31) has built a solid reputation as a dynamic and...
The Namibian senior women’s and men’s hockey teams departed yesterday morning for Cape Town, South Africa, to begin their preparation for the upcoming FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, set to take place from February 3 to 9 in Poreč, Croatia. During their first preparation camp in Cape Town, the teams will focus on fine-tuning their...
The CVA Beach Volleyball League is gearing up for an exciting return this year, with matches set to take place from 25 January to 22 February. The action will unfold at A Shipena Senior Secondary School in Windhoek, promising thrilling volleyball action for both players and fans. With registration closing on 20 January, teams are...
Namibian professional boxing referee and judge Fillemon Mweya is preparing for an exciting opportunity to officiate a WBC title fight on 21 December in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been officially appointed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to oversee the main event of the evening, which will feature a thrilling WBC bout...
THE Namibian sporting landscape is in crisis, and it’s time we face the cold, hard truth. While the country is blessed with a wealth of athletic potential, from budding football stars to track and field prodigies, there’s a stubborn roadblock preventing this talent from flourishing. That roadblock, quite frankly, is a sport industry that’s drowning...