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Fistball league cancelled
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Fistball league cancelled

For the first time since 1968, the Fistball Association of Namibia (FAN) will not have a top-flight league this year, the association said yesterday. This unprecedented decision comes after the league failed to appoint a league commissioner; a key position responsible for overseeing the competition. As a result, FAN will instead organise multiple tournaments throughout...

Archers selected for South African tournament
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Archers selected for South African tournament

A total of nine archers have been selected to represent Namibia at the upcoming Southern African Regional Championships and World Game Trials.  The event is set to take place from 4 to 6 April at Marks Park Sports Club in Johannesburg, South Africa.  This selection follows the national trials held earlier this month in Swakopmund,...

E-Sports trials next month 
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E-Sports trials next month 

The Namibia Electronic Sports Association (NESA) will host its national trials on 15 April in Windhoek. The trials will also serve as a selection event for the World Championship, set to take place later this year. NESA has called on all members and aspiring e-sports athletes to participate. Speaking to this publication, Salomé de Bruyn,...

MTC Maris Cup returns 
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MTC Maris Cup returns 

After postponing the MTC Maris Cup semi-final matches to honour late Founding President Sam Nujoma, organisers have now confirmed that the games will take place next month.  The semi-finals were originally scheduled for 15-16 February.  However, following the sudden passing of Namibia’s first president, the decision was made to postpone the matches as a mark...

Josephat gears up forSA Go-Kart challenge
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Josephat gears up forSA Go-Kart challenge

Eight-year-old go-karting sensation Russell Josephat, also known as RJ63, is set to compete in another high-stakes competition this weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa. Two weeks ago, the reigning national bambino champion showcased his talent at the Rotax Max Challenge (RMC) Rand Kart Club Championship in Johannesburg, where he finished in second place with an impressive...

Namibia to participate in trash-picking competition
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Namibia to participate in trash-picking competition

Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia will participate in the SpoGomi World Cup this year for the first time. The country is set to hold its World Cup qualifier competition on 5 March, set to kick off at Zoo Park in Windhoek from 8h00 to 13h00. Team registration closes on Friday, and teams are urged to visit spogomi.nam-na.com...

Karate tourney to expose young karatekas
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Karate tourney to expose young karatekas

The Namibia Karate Federation (NKF) is set to host its first event of the year in Swakopmund, serving as a curtain-raiser for the federation’s packed 2025 calendar. An NKF representative Llewellyn Manale said the event will bring together all member affiliates nationwide.  It will take place from 23 to 24 April.  However, it will not...

Over 70 turn up for Seawork Cares Beach Series …organisers surprised by strong turnout
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Over 70 turn up for Seawork Cares Beach Series …organisers surprised by strong turnout

The inaugural Seawork Cares Beach Series, hosted by Olympic swimmer Phillip Seidler, attracted an impressive crowd of over 70 participants. Seidler and his brother Daniel Seidler, founders of Teamflippy Sport and Events, created the initiative to develop the sport in Namibia by providing a platform for athletes to compete while fostering community engagement and corporate...