Hilma Nalupe The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association yesterday launched the King’s Baton Relay in Windhoek, marking the beginning of a historic sporting celebration in the country. The event was unveiled by CEO Anri Parker, who said the relay would be hosted in Namibia through various activities from 25 to 27 September...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Although Namibia’s gymnasts did not achieve the results they had hoped for at the recently concluded World Challenge Cup in Paris, team manager and coach Petra Thorburn believes the experience was invaluable. Namibia was among 38 countries represented at the prestigious competition in the French capital. The nation sent out four athletes, Immanuel Kooper, Sureshini...
Quality Basketball have booked their place in the finals of this year’s Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) league after edging Afro-Stars in a thrilling play-off series. In a best-of-seven showdown, Quality outclassed log leaders Afro-Stars 4-2 to confirm their spot in the much-anticipated finals. They will now face either defending champions Unam Rebels or Unam Wolves,...