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More competition expected for athletes
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More competition expected for athletes

After a disappointing performance at this year’s Olympics, director of sport Jo-Ann Manuel announced on Tuesday that athletes can expect to be more engaged in various activities as part of a strategy to increase Namibia’s presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She made these remarks during the launch of the 10th edition of the...

Better prizes for Navachab half-marathon … event slated for next month
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Better prizes for Navachab half-marathon … event slated for next month

Winners of this year’s Navachab Half-Marathon can look forward to more substantial rewards, as the event organisers have announced an increase in prize money for the upcoming race. Berthold Karumendu, the race coordinator and sports officer in the Erongo region said, the 10th edition of the marathon will be “bigger and better,” with significant changes...

Kilimanjaro to scout talent in Oshakati
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Kilimanjaro to scout talent in Oshakati

Leading amateur boxing stable MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club will host another boxing bonanza this weekend.  The event will take place at Iipumbu Secondary School in Oshakati, and feature around 30 bouts. Promoter and founder of Kilimanjaro, Joseph Bernhard, stressed the importance of the event for the Oshana region and the up-and-coming boxers hoping to make...

 Stars will help us ahead of new season – Lebanna … as Rollers visit Namibia for pre-season friendly 
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 Stars will help us ahead of new season – Lebanna … as Rollers visit Namibia for pre-season friendly 

Township Rollers’ media officer Pako Lebanna said playing against African Stars would provide a valuable opportunity to assess the team’s readiness for the upcoming FNB Botswana Premier League season. The two teams will square off this Saturday at Independence Stadium in Windhoek at 16h00 in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the...

Darts federation pleads for funding
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Darts federation pleads for funding

Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Darts Federation (NDF) has extended an urgent appeal to the corporate world for financial assistance to undertake their upcoming trip to Eswatini (Swaziland). The NDF is currently in camp preparing for the Region 5 Darts Championships, which will take place in the town of Matsapha from 27 to 31 August. The...

Football agents not raking in profit … league lacks financial muscle
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Football agents not raking in profit … league lacks financial muscle

While the transfer window typically signifies a lucrative period for football agents in many parts of the world, the reality for those operating locally is far less promising.  With the local transfer window currently open and players moving between various local clubs, many might assume that agents are raking in profits from these deals. But...

Ongos Ladies intensify Cosafa preparations 
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Ongos Ladies intensify Cosafa preparations 

Ongos Ladies FC is beefing up their squad for the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers by bringing in five new players.  Head coach Shama Gure expressed optimism about their chances to advance to the next round this year. “We are roping in five new players to strengthen the squad. I...