The annual King Price National Bowling tournament returns this weekend, with international participants expected to add excitement to the event. The tournament will take place in the capital, starting this Saturday. It will run until end of this month. The event will see over 100 bowlers competing for top honours across various categories. The categories...
The United States (US) embassy in Namibia recently hosted the Youth Sandbox on Sports and Economic Benefits at the American Centre in Windhoek. It was a dynamic and forward-thinking event that placed the spotlight on the untapped economic potential of sport in Namibia. Bringing together an energetic mix of Namibian youth, policymakers, educators and sport...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swakopmund-based football club Java Java FC, which boasts both male and female teams, continues to set its sights on long-term success in regional football leagues. The club’s men’s team competes in the Erongo Coastal League (ECL), while the women’s side plays in the Erongo Regional Women’s League (ERWL). Founder and club...
A member of the interim Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, Patrick Esterhuizen, is set to travel to the United States on 28 May to attend the 40th Convention of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Esterhuizen, who will be attending the global event on a self-funded basis, says the...
Namibia has sent a team of five male boxers to Angola to participate in an international boxing tournament. The event is held as part of that country’s national Independence celebrations. The tournament, which runs from 21 to 25 May, features both male and female competitors from eight countries. Boxers from Angola, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic...
At just 19 years old, Magano Naseb has established himself as a rising star in athletics, currently holding the title of schools’ U/19 champion in both the 100metres (m) and 200m. This is a milestone he always believed was within his reach. He boasts an impressive personal best of 20.95 seconds in the 200m and...
Award-winning coach Henk Botha said it remains unclear whether sprint sensations Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi will feature at this year’s Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold. It is scheduled for the end of this month at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Botha was responding to queries regarding the participation of the two...
Namibia’s football team Brave Warriors will be looking to exorcise old demons when they lock horns with familiar foes at the 2025 Cosafa Cup, following Tuesday’s group stage draw in Mangaung, South Africa. The regional tournament is scheduled to take place from 4 to 15 June. Namibia has been drawn into Group B alongside Angola,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Orlando Pirates head coach Ivan Namaseb has attributed his team’s recent slump in form to mounting fatigue, following two consecutive defeats in the Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) over the weekend. The Katutura-based outfit suffered a 3-1 loss to Try Again on Saturday, followed by a 2-0 defeat against Mariental SC on...
In the heart of Goreangab, stands a humble yet spirited fitness hub: Empire Gym and Boxing Club. It’s not just a place to lift weights or throw punches; it’s a lifeline, a dream born from sacrifice. Founded four years ago by Shimungeni Naftal, a former teacher with a deep passion for fitness, the gym was...