Swimming coach Diego Kahlari has been chosen to participate in this year’s American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) World Clinic next month in the USA. Hosted in Reno, Nevada, United States of America, from September 2 to 5, the event brings together top swimming coaches, including the legendary Bob Bowman. Kahlari, owner of the Infinity Aquatic...
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Personality of the week – Ekandjo takes Namibian gymnastics global
Hilma Nalupe Namibia was once again on the global sport stage as rhythmic gymnast Emilia Ekandjo competed at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 24 August. She carried the hopes of a nation in a sport that is still finding its footing in the country. Born and raised in Windhoek, the...
Kilimanjaro expands school training clinics
The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club plans to continue promoting boxing at the grassroots level with another series of school boxing clinics scheduled for September in the Ohangwena region. Joseph Bernhard, the club owner and founder, started the initiative last year to empower both teachers and learners by introducing them to boxing fundamentals. “We are looking...
Table Tennis gets N$260 000 boost
Swakop Uranium has pledged N$260 000 to the Namibian Table Tennis Association (NTTA). The sponsorship will support the association’s efforts to expand its national footprint, strengthen coaching structures and drive grassroots development. The funds will be allocated toward training programmes, equipment procurement and capacity-building initiatives aimed at nurturing young players and enhancing Namibia’s competitive edge. ...
Racing thrills at Gallina Motocross Park
Hilma Nalupe The sixth round of the Namibian Motocross Championship roared to life at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek over the weekend, once again proving that the sport is one of the most far-reaching in the country. Unlike many sporting codes that remain centralised in the capital, motocross makes a deliberate effort to share the...
Kuhn reflects on World Championship debut …yearns for more opportunities
Namibian mixed martial artist Stephan Kuhn (17) recently returned home with a bronze medal from the prestigious World Championships in Dubai. He describes the feta as both personally rewarding and an inspiration for young fighters back home. Kuhn bagged a bronze medal at the competition after he defeated Nikolozi Dzamashvili in the 97-kilogramme (kg) heavyweight...
Namibia back in Davis Cup World Group II
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian men’s tennis team has made history once again by securing promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II. This marks a milestone for the country’s growing tennis ambitions. Team coach Gerrie Dippenaar, who has been at the helm of the squad, described the moment as a deeply personal triumph. “It’s really...
Ndafoluma retires
After almost 25 years in the game, veteran pugilist and Namibia’s former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa middleweight champion, Lukas ‘The Demolisher’ Ndafoluma, has finally hung up his gloves. He confirmed this news in an interview this week. “I have officially retired, although I haven’t put out a statement on that, but I am taking...
Stars gain experience despite defeats
Hilma Nalupe African Stars Football Club tested themselves against top regional competition last weekend when they hosted a four-club pre-season tournament at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The event featured Lioli Football Club from Lesotho, AC Maniema-Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angolan giants Petro Atlético Luanda. The opening match on Saturday saw...
Thrilling weekend of netball action at Oshana Gymnasium … despite sweltering heat
ONGWEDIVA – The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League delivered an action-packed weekend of high-intensity matches at the Oshana Gymnasium netball courts in Ongwediva. Teams battled it out in scorching conditions during Rounds 12 and 13. Saturday highlights In one of the most anticipated clashes of Round 12 on Saturday, Eastern Chiefs clinched a narrow 33-31...









