2008-05-13Staff Report 2 "By Staff Reporter WINDHOEK Namibian wrestlers are in high spirits after their remarkable performance at the recently concluded South African Greco Roman Wrestling Championships in Stellenbosch, near Cape Town at the beginning of this month. Day one saw the Namibians amongst the medal collectors with no less than eight gold medals in the kitty. Results from day-one read as follows: Gold Medals Michael Thomasu/13u/33 Herman Namwandiu/15u/33 Jason Afrikaneru/15u/46 Sem Shilimelau/20u/50 Paavo Hihangwau/20u/55 Armand Steynu/13u/54 Johan Retiefu/13u/76 Tjiurunga Siririkau/13u/58 Silver Medal Angula Shikongou/20u/84 Bronze Medal Andre Augustynu/13u/50 Day Two Gold Medals Lukas Thomasu/17u/42 Jason Afrikaneru/17u/46 Paavo HihangwaSenioru/55 Silver Medal Sem Shilimelau/17u/50 Day two also saw three Namibian wrestlers Jason Afrikaner, Paavo Hihangwa and Sem Shilimela competing in a higher age category where the trio proved their mettle despite the tender age. Overall, the Namibian wrestlers certainly left a lasting mark on the two-day competition and have shown that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the not too distant future. " 2008-05-13Staff Report 2
