Players and staff of the Namibia women’s senior hockey team were on Tuesday rewarded for their breathtaking exploits during 2021, which saw them winning last year’s Africa Indoor Hockey Cup and also automatically qualifying for this year’s Indoor Hockey World Cup.
Author: Maurice Kambukwe (Maurice Kambukwe )
Gladiators lay ambush for Copper Queens…in mega AWCON clash
If the Brave Gladiators are to beat the Copper Queens of Zambia in today’s 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier, Namibian captain Emma Naris said they should ensure that they take their chances in front of the goal and safeguard against committing unwarranted errors.
Unearthing fresh talent remains our focus – Benhard
With their first boxing bonanza for the year slated for early next month, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club chairman Joseph Benhard says their mission for 2022 is to continue unearthing raw talent and developing the sport in the northern parts of the country.
Teams praise 10-a-side champs
Teams in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) League have lauded the just-ended Trustco Castle Lite 10-a-side tournament, saying it is vital ahead of the new rugby season.
Looser keeps on winning
Olympians Vera Looser and Alexander Miller were yesterday crowned women’s and men’s champions of the 36th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in Windhoek.
Determined Gladiators leave for Zambia
Tura Magic versatile defender Emma Naris will today lead a 25-member Brave Gladiators squad to Lusaka, Zambia, where they will face the Shepolopolo on Wednesday in the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers.
NFA invests over a million in referees
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) last year invested over N$1 million in the training and development of local referees, and the results of that investment are starting to bear the desired fruits.
NPL clubs ready for Fast Five Cup… season-opening tourney will set the tone
Clubs campaigning in the MTC Netball Premier League (NPL) have welcomed the Fast Five Cup, a pre-season tournament slated for next week at the Trustco United Sport Grounds in the capital.
Masilingi back in full swing after injury…targets international competitions
Namibian speedster Beatrice Masilingi has returned to training and is in high spirits, preparing for upcoming major international competitions.
Operi & Sydney Foundation: The gift that keeps on giving
When former sprinter and renowned local sports enthusiast Operi Tjipuka and her husband Sydney founded the Operi and Sydney Children Foundation, the ultimate aim was to restore the dignity and dreams of young underprivileged athletes, and they are impressively remaining well on course.