One of the top priorities of the interim Boxing and Wrestling Control Board which was appointed last month is helping with input for Parliament to amend the outdated Boxing and Wrestling Control Act of 1980. This law still prevents women from competing in professional boxing. The interim board is chaired by Armas Shivute, with Anita...
Despite so much pressure, current Debmarine Premiership top goal-scorer Giovanni Kaninab said he has what it takes to end the season on top. The Shandumbala-based outfit’s striker, who has amassed a total of nine goals this season, stated that he is happy to be the leading scorer in the topflight league. “I am happy to...
Several aspiring boxers and coaches have shown interest in participating in an upcoming coaching clinic, but the organiser is asking more people to register. Top amateur boxing stable, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club, will this month host a coaching clinic at Iipumbu Senior Secondary School in the Oshana region, which will be aimed at giving basic...
The Go-karting tournament over the weekend lived up to expectations, the organisers have said. The tourney was held in Windhoek and attracted over 50 riders, who were all competing for top prizes at the event. One of the most notable wins this weekend was Russell Josephat, who dominated proceedings in his micro-max category, coming first...
Defending champions of the Debmarine Premiership African Stars could end the week at the top of the table if they beat Tigers in tomorrow’s tie. The MTC Maris Cup champs found themselves third on the standings on Sunday. This came after they went 2-0 down to Unam on Saturday, and achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory...
The rounds of 16 and 17 of the Debmarine premiership will be played this weekend at various venues across the country. Action will commence this evening with a tie between Tigers and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners at 19h00 at Independence Stadium. The head coach of Tigers, Jeremy Zimmer, said tonight’s match is as crucial as...
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) log leaders and defending champions, Wanderers, will be hoping to extend their run in the league this weekend when they face Grootfontein. They currently lead the log standings with 17 points from three matches played this season, and tomorrow’s match would provide an opportunity for them to extend their lead in...
The national women’s futsal team will depart tomorrow for Morocco, where they will take part in the 2025 Futsal African Cup of Nations. Namibia are drawn in Group A, dubbed a tough group at the Afcon. They will play against host nation Morocco and Cameroon. This will be the first time the tournament is being...
Namibia has secured a coveted spot at the upcoming 12th edition of the World Games, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China from 7 to 17 August 2025. This achievement follows Namibia’s participation in the Southern African Regional Championships, held in South Africa from 4-6 April. The Namibian team comprised eight archers, and these championships...
South Africa’s featherweight boxer Abdul-Aziz Kunert has ominously stated that his opponent will soon learn that he is not to be played with. He is determined to systematically dismantle his current ratings and relieve him of his championship title this coming Saturday. Kunert made these remarks during a face-off event in Windhoek yesterday. The 30-year-old...