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Hamukwaya reaffirmed as NNPC contact despite suspension
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Hamukwaya reaffirmed as NNPC contact despite suspension

Hesron Kapanga  Despite being suspended from his role at the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) last month, Michael Hamukwaya has been reaffirmed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as its recognised contact person for Namibia. The former NNPC Ssecretary general, was relieved of his duties in August by an interim committee chaired by Daniel Trum....

Shikongo ready to become double king
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Shikongo ready to become double king

World Boxing Association (WBA) Pan-Africa welterweight champion Abed Shikongo said he is fired up and ready to make history when he faces Kazakhstan’s Ruslan Madiyev next month for the World Boxing Association Asia welterweight title. The much-anticipated bout is scheduled for 4 October at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand.  It will feature...

KK Palace crowned Taute Cup champions
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KK Palace crowned Taute Cup champions

OKAMWANDI – The 12th edition of the Taute Cup concluded in style at the newly built Severin Kambonde Gabriel Ashivudhi Sports Stadium in Okamwandi, Oshana region, with Onamungundo Lions, trading as KK Palace, defeating Nelundu United 4–1 to lift the trophy. The stadium, located about 10 kilometres from the Oshakati–Oshikuku road, hosted its first major...

Tennis association to host final 2025 tournament 
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Tennis association to host final 2025 tournament 

The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) will host its final senior tournament of the year next weekend, with organisers calling on more entries to make the showdown a memorable one.  Tournament director Larushka Kruger said they expect over 25 players to register for the competition, which will be held at Central Tennis Club in Windhoek.  “We...

Remembering Fredericks’ world accolades 
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Remembering Fredericks’ world accolades 

As the World Athletics Championships unfold in Tokyo, the legacy of Frank Fredericks continues to loom large over the global stage, reminding many of the heights once reached by Namibia’s most decorated sprinter.  Fredericks, whose name is forever etched in Namibian sports history, rose to international prominence with a string of outstanding performances that not...

NCS, Afrocat Lions dominate netball weekend 
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NCS, Afrocat Lions dominate netball weekend 

Defending champions, the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS)’s head coach, Teri Tuaire, said the recent MTC Netball Namibia Premier League matches in Windhoek’s Khomasdal were successful, despite facing some challenges.  “We secured maximum points for the weekend, which is always a positive. However, technically, we didn’t execute our plans as well as we had hoped. We...

Kapofi hails NDF sports games 
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Kapofi hails NDF sports games 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Frans Kapofi praised the high level of competition and camaraderie at the recently concluded Namibia Defence Force’s (NDF) 10th annual sports games held at Gobabis’s Legare Sports Complex in the Omaheke region.  The event concluded with a vibrant awards ceremony, where teams and individual athletes from various...

Young Besser to centre court 
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Young Besser to centre court 

At just 21 years old, Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Besser is not only making her mark as a dynamic centre for Tigers Netball Club, but she is also leading the team as its captain, bringing energy, dedication, and faith to every game she plays.  Originally from Walvis Bay and now based in Windhoek, Besser is currently pursuing...

Nangolo retains WBO Africa title …beats Bagwasi in mega showdown
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Nangolo retains WBO Africa title …beats Bagwasi in mega showdown

Namibia’s fast-rising boxer, Flame “Special One” Nangolo, successfully defended his WBO Africa junior lightweight title on Saturday night, beating Steven “Small” Bagwasi of Botswana by a unanimous decision. The much-anticipated fight was organised by AC Promotions boxing bonanza and held at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. Slated for 10 rounds, the bout carried high...

AN proud of Armas, backs Daniel for top-10 finish 
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AN proud of Armas, backs Daniel for top-10 finish 

Athletics Namibia (AN) publicity and media coordinator Edward Kapewasha says the country should take pride in Alina Armas’ performance at the World Athletics Championships in Japan, despite the veteran long-distance runner finishing 35th in the women’s marathon. Armas clocked a time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 33 seconds in a field of 63 athletes....