Sports

A youthful 23-man Brave Warriors squad is set to compete in the 23rd edition of the Cosafa Cup, scheduled from 26 June to 7 July. 

Netball Namibia’s (NN) president Rebekka Goagoses announced that the national team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, are preparing for increased participation in international competitions. 

On the weekend of 22 and 23 June, the Windhoek Bowling Club (WBC) held its annual club singles competition here.

In a nail-biting final, Alnur FA emerged victorious in the Bank Windhoek Ramblers U/ 21 tournament, held in Oshakati on Saturday.

On 12 June, Paratus Namibia announced a sponsorship of N$260 000 for the Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic.

Following their participation in the Tokyo World Para-Athletics Championships last month, two Namibian para-athletes and their guides have travelled to Europe to prepare for the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games.

Ongos Ladies FC etched their names in history on Saturday by becoming the first team to win the league unbeaten throughout the 2023/24 First National Bank (FNB) Women’s Super League.

Namibian Lionel Coetzee won a silver medal in the men’s long jump event at the ongoing 23rd edition of the African Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon, on Saturday. 

Team Namibia took second place in the 18th edition of the Africa Union Sports Council Region 5 Karate Federation Championships that was held at the MTC Dome Namibia in Swakopmund from 20 to 21 June.