insert_link Namibia Paralympic team trains ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships Photo: National Paralympic Committee https://namparalympics.org.na/ The National Paralympic Committee athletes arrived in New Delhi, India, on Monday to begin training ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships will run from 27 September to 5 October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Team manager T’Neil Young said the athletes are prepared for the competition and encouraged Namibians to rally behind them. today25 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cricket Namibia breaks ground on new stadium Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cricket Namibia’s new International cricket stadium, Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, called on all Namibian cricketers to see the stadium as a “source of inspiration and motivation”. President of the Cricket Namibia Board, Dr. Rudie van Vuuren meanwhile explained how the design of what is set to become the internationally recognized “Namibian Cricket Ground”, or “NCG” came about. today22 March, 2024
insert_link Local Old Mutual Wealth Supports Growth of Equestrian Sport in Namibia Old Mutual Wealth takes great pride in unveiling its sponsorship of the prestigious Old Mutual Wealth Equestrian Development Series, underscoring a steadfast commitment to elevating its brand with innovation and fostering meaningful community engagement. The series, which kicked off last week, is the first of three events scheduled for the year, attracting a total of 120 riders thus far. Wikus Fourie, CEO of Old Mutual Wealth, expressed his delight at […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Manchester United plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United’s journey back to the top of world football starts now after completing his £1.3billion deal to become minority owner of the Premier League giants.A year and three months after the club announced a strategic review, and 58 days after a deal was struck, there is finally a new power structure in place at Old Trafford.Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of 25 per cent of […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport ‘Enhanced Games’ proposes to flip script on doping in sport A proposed event called the 'Enhanced Games' wants to flip the script on drug testing in sport. Organizers behind the Olympic-style competition want to see athletes embrace performance-enhancing drugs, and test the limits of the human body. today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport adidas Helping to Level the Playing Field for Next Generation of Athletes Through Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America Building upon an existing three-year relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, adidas announced today a formal two-year agreement with the nation's largest youth development organization as part of both parties’ efforts to spread the joy of sport to kids and teens in all communities across the nation. By coming together to help drive substantive, long-lasting impact, the partnership will serve as a reminder that through sport, […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Beware of Scams: Ministry Warns Against Fraudulent Youth Development Grant Applications The Sport, Youth and National Service Ministry of issued a warning regarding scammers falsely soliciting online applications for a youth development grant for the year 2024/2025. Aina Shikesho, the ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, alerts the public, particularly young individuals, to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to deceptive schemes. Shikesho detailed the fraudulent practices, including enticing individuals to click on misleading links featuring an image of Minister Agnes Tjongarero. […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link Sport adidas Unites Its Biggest Icons to Help Disarm Negative Pressure in Sport Through New Global Brand Campaign adidas unites its biggest sporting icons from across the world in its latest campaign, to create a positive rallying cry to help everyday athletes believe they can overcome pressure and achieve their possibilities in sport. The new global brand campaign is driven by feedback and insights from consumers around the world that for many people, negative pressure can affect their enjoyment of sport. To help address this over the course […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Rio 2016 arenas become schools and public facilities as Games legacy unfolds Three schools have opened this week and another two are set to be inaugurated next month, fulfilling pre-Games plans for the long-term use of arenas that featured the world’s best athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016. The inaugurations mean that key aspects of the Rio 2016 legacy plans are now materialising, following governance issues during the years after the Games. “Finally, we will deliver to the population of […] today12 February, 2024
