Sports

Children love to run and play. It’s all part of being a child. As is taking part in more formalised sporting activities, this usually starts at school during physical education (PE) classes, or after school activities. 

Ahead of this weekend’s annual general meeting (AGM), growing murmurs of discontent among local female netball administrators yesterday continued over the increasing involvement and occupation of critical positions at Khomas Netball by males. 

Despite Namibia’s exit from the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers, local football pundits have lauded the overall performance of the Brave Gladiators, saying there were a lot of positives to take home.

Imelda Nerongo is leading the charge at Netball Namibia (NN) as she has rapidly established her credentials in the netball world. In 2014, Nerongo was roped in as the secretary general, and has since led the charge, which resulted in the federation securing sponsorships from Debmarine Namibia and MTC.

Over 184 swimmers between the ages of six and 69 will take part in the Long Course National Championships set for Windhoek this weekend. 

Although the Brave Gladiators agonisingly missed out on a crucial opportunity to book themselves a place at this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, an optimistic coach Woody Jacobs says the future looks bright for his girls as yesterday’s clash was a monumental learning curve.

Namibian cricketer Eveleen Kejarukua was on Saturday unveiled as one of three new signees of English side East Huntspill Cricket Club, which campaigns in that country’s West Somerset Cricket League.

A win in today’s final-round qualifier of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations could mark a significant turning point for Namibian women’s football, as the country’s Brave Gladiators will be fighting to secure a spot at the continental competition.

Athletics Namibia (AN) president Erwin Naimhwaka has expressed satisfaction with the level of competitiveness displayed during the fourth leg of the Coca-Cola Grand Prix held at Rietfontein over the weekend. 

Coach and owner of Afrocats Lions Dimitri Bittler said despite their pre-season triumph of the MTC Fast Five Cup, he believes the team have got a lot to do to reach the needed fitness level.