The Ondjola Annual Sport Bash is scheduled to take place from 23 to 26 December this year at Ondjola stadium in the Omusati region.
Guided by the theme Preserving Culture Through Sports, the event continues to stand as one of Namibia’s influential local sporting tournaments, particularly in the northern regions, where it plays a vital role in nurturing grassroots talent and strengthening cultural identity.
The annual sport event was established in 2009 as a non-profit initiative and is noted to have prioritised youth development, health and positive social interaction through recreational sports and outdoor exhibitions.
Local tournaments such as Ondjola play an essential role in giving young athletes accessible platforms to compete, learn and grow while keeping communities engaged and inspired.
The event has previously drawn over 10 000 attendees and participants from the 14 regions of Namibia, reinforcing values of participation and fair play while actively combatting anti-social behaviour.
The 2025 schedule promises a dynamic lineup of activities, including tournaments in soccer, netball, boxing, cycling, running and volleyball. Beyond the sporting action, the bash will provide a crucial boost to the local economy and serve as a premier platform for reputable brand partnerships.
The event has successfully maintained long-standing collaborations with sponsors such as MTC Salute Boxing, Namib Mills, Namib Breweries, NBC, Nampa, Coca-Cola, Onepoko Cash Loan, Precision Pipes & Valves, Kambwa Trading and Chicco Group of Company, with The Save a Rhino Foundation and Endambo Mills having joined as partners this year.
Organiser Jack Iipinge praised the event’s growth and the importance of supporting local tournaments.
“Traditions are built over time. We have laid the foundations for a valuable community asset. This event has grown massively, and we are calling for continued corporate sponsorship to help us serve our community and ensure the Bash continues to grow,” he said.
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