Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis are among the boxing greats who cut their teeth at the Olympics, with a new generation of fighters eager to follow their footsteps in Paris. But there are serious questions over whether the sport will even remain on the Olympic programme. Boxing made its debut at the modern...
In a major upset in African rugby, defending champions Namibia were defeated 32-10 by Zimbabwe in yesterday’s Africa Cup match in Kampala, Uganda. With this victory, Zimbabwe advance to the final, where they will face Algeria on Sunday. Algeria secured their spot in the final by defeating Kenya 20-12, with star fullback Julien Caminati kicking...
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service remains silent on the specific date they will move into the building on Independence Avenue, owned by businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba. It was revealed this year that the ministry signed a lease agreement to pay N$1 million in rental fees per month for three years for Shapumba’s...
A grade 10 learner at Ella Du Plessis and a Beauties FC footballer, Utuzuvira Kahiriri said she aspires to one day play in Europe, alongside some of the best women footballers. This publication sat with the 19-year-old to get a sense of what makes her tick. Can you tell us a bit about how you got...
Namibia’s cyclist Vera Looser and her team yesterday arrived in Paris, where she is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which is set to commence in less than two days. The games will officially commence on Friday, and conclude on 11 August at the Stade de France. A total of 10 714...
Six months ago, the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club embarked on an ambitious journey to bring boxing to the youth in Namibia’s remote regions. With a mission to scout and nurture young talent, the initiative covered regions, namely Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto and Ohangwena, covering more than 50 schools. It aims to...
The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek, and is scheduled to take place on 10 August in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day...
An orphan who grew up without even a picture of her mother, Kenyan Olympic hopeful Mary Moraa’s personal hardships keep her cautious about her chances in Paris, despite being crowned world 800 metre (m) champion last year. She leapt over the finish line in Budapest in August to achieve a career best of 1:56.03, ahead...
The Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) will continue this weekend, as teams aim to finish the league season on a high note. John Tjirimuje, the marketing manager at the association, said the upcoming games are expected to be highly competitive as teams fight to end the season strongly. “The league is coming to an end very...
A local football coach and owner of Young African Marley Ngarizemo said the Namibia Premier League requires approximately N$35 million to operate effectively. He expressed frustration at the current state of affairs, suggesting that this sum should be evenly distributed among the 16 clubs, allowing each club to manage its expenses, including transport fees and player...