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Goju-Ryu celebrates its students’ achievements 
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Goju-Ryu celebrates its students’ achievements 

Hilma Nalupe  Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) conducted its final gradings for the year last month, bringing together students from Honbu and Shinto dojos from Windhoek to celebrate their efforts and achievements.  A total of 133 students, ranging from ages five to 66 were invited to be graded, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define...

U/21 hockey teams defeated at Junior World Cup 
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U/21 hockey teams defeated at Junior World Cup 

Hilma Nalupe  The U/21 women’s hockey team lost 0-13 to India in their first Junior World Cup match on Monday in Santiago, Chile.  The women’s team went into the match with much hope and determination, but that was unfortunately not enough to score them goals.  India’s women’s team is currently ranked 8th in the world,...

Loaded boxing Bonanza slated for Ohangwena 
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Loaded boxing Bonanza slated for Ohangwena 

The first of its kind, Dr Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah Annual Boxing Bonanza is slated for 20 December in the Ohangwena region at the Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall.  Tickets for the event are available via Webticket or at the Model store. MTC’s John Ekongo stated that Namibia is strategic about economic development, and are intentional...

CAF African Schools Football Championship draw set 
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CAF African Schools Football Championship draw set 

The draw for the CAF African Schools Football Championship will take place today in Stellenbosch, South Africa.  With a single draw being conducted for both the Boys and Girls Under-15 competitions, mapping out the teams’ potential paths to glory.  The CAF African Schools Football Competition and COSAFA qualifier will take place from 5-7 December 2025,...

Namibia U/21 hockey teams eye top 16
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Namibia U/21 hockey teams eye top 16

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 men’s team will face Spain today in a crucial pool match at the Junior Hockey World Cup in India, a fixture that could determine their progression to the round of 16.  The team stands a fair chance of advancing, provided they beat Spain, secure a draw, or avoid a heavy...

FIFA-Saudi initiative to open door for Namibia’s stadium
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FIFA-Saudi initiative to open door for Namibia’s stadium

Namibia could emerge as one of the prime beneficiaries of a new global initiative following a joint announcement by FIFA and Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to provide major financial support for sports infrastructure development in poorer nations.  Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), (roughly N$17.1 billion), in concessional loans to help FIFA...

Pee Jay, Soldier Boy clinch MTC Summer Cup
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Pee Jay, Soldier Boy clinch MTC Summer Cup

Zebaldt Ngaruka Racehorses, Pee Jay from Burger Racing (BR) and Tsumis Racing’s (TR) Soldier Boy won the main races at the popular MTC Summer Cup race competition held in Okahandja on Saturday.  The distance of 2000 metres (m) was set as the main plate for both Nambred and thoroughbred horses in the event, worth N$200...

Life Fighters continue to fight relegation zone
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Life Fighters continue to fight relegation zone

Hilma Nalupe Round 10 and 11 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) concluded over the past weekend at stadiums in Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Oshakati and Okahandja. African Stars FC has risen to the top of the NPFL log standings after defeating Okahandja United 3-0, with goals scored by Thabang Malane, Godwin Eiseb and Turipamwe Mbongora...

Meyer reflects on Desert Jewels’ Celtic Cup performance
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Meyer reflects on Desert Jewels’ Celtic Cup performance

The Debmarine Desert Jewels returned from the 2025 Celtic Cup with one win and two losses, but head coach Julene Meyer says the results only tell part of a much bigger story, one of growth and the emergence of a new generation of Namibian netball talent. Uganda were crowned champions of the tournament which saw...