Ananias Shikongo — Paralympic sprinter who competed in the T11 100 metres at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, though disqualified due to committee licensing failure.
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The Namibian
Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to registration issue
“The Namibian reported in August that gold medallist Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to this registration issue.”
Namibia’s paralympic power battle goes internationalThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo missed the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to lack of valid IPC registration
“Namibia's leading Paralympic athlete, Ananias Shikongo, also missed the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July 2026 because he lacked valid IPC registration for the year.”
Para Swimmers Draw Short End of StickThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games last month
“Gold medalist Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games last month after Namibia's Paralympic committee failed to secure a valid competition licence for him amid internal disputes.”
Shikongo barred as Paralympic power fight ragesInformanté
Ananias Shikongo finished in Heat 2 and missed out on a place in the final men's T11/T12 100m event at Commonwealth Games
“Meanwhile, Paralympic champion Ananias Shikongo's Commonwealth Games campaign ended in the men's T11/T12 100m event after he finished in Heat 2 and missed out on a place in the final.”
Matundu and Shikongo bow out after Commonwealth Games campaignsInformanté
Ananias Shikongo suffered hamstring injury before the race
“Shikongo, competing with guide Even Tjiuviu, revealed that a hamstring injury suffered before the race affected his performance.”
Matundu and Shikongo bow out after Commonwealth Games campaignsThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo competed in mixed T11/12 100 metre race at Glasgow Commonwealth Games but fell short of reaching final
“On Wednesday, the Troublemaker, as he is affectionately known by his supporters, competed in the mixed T11/12 100 metre (m) race at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games but fell short of reaching the final.”
Shikongo targets legacy after Glasgow exitThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo suffered hamstring injury in previous race before this race
“Shikongo revealed that he had arrived at the Commonwealth Games hoping to defend his title, but a hamstring injury suffered in his previous race proved too much to overcome.”
Shikongo targets legacy after Glasgow exitThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo was disqualified in T12 100m heat
“Ananias Shikongo and his guide, Even Tjiiuiju, were disqualified in their T12 100m heat.”
Haoseb secures first medal for NamibiaThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo won gold medals at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021, and Paris 2024 Paralympics
“Since then, Shikongo, Nambala and Ishitile have won nine medals between them, including two gold medals for Shikongo and Ishitile at the Rio games in 2016, the Tokyo games in 2021, and the Paris games in 2024.”
Namibia’s Paralympians celebratedNew Era
Ananias Shikongo will compete in the T11 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
“At 40 years old, the veteran star is putting the finishing touches on his preparations for next month's 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where he will proudly carry Namibia's hopes as the country's sole para-athlete.”
Age is just a number – ShikongoA power struggle between old and new boards of the Namibian National Paralympic Committee has left Para athletes unregistered internationally since January, preventing participation in competitions and Los Angeles 2028 qualifications. The International Paralympic Committee has sent a letter offering mediation to resolve governance issues and the registration impasse.
29 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A power struggle between old and new boards of the Namibian National Paralympic Committee has left Para athletes unregistered internationally since January, preventing participation in competitions and Los Angeles 2028 qualifications. The International Paralympic Committee has sent a letter offering mediation to resolve governance issues and the registration impasse.
29 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Namibian para swimmers recorded personal bests at the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation Short Course Nationals in September, but their times will not be entered into the International Paralympic Committee database because of an unresolved governance dispute between two bodies claiming to represent the Namibia National Paralympic Committee. The recognised NNPC froze athlete registrations in late 2025 over the dual representation issue; the IPC offered mediation in mid-2026, which the recognised NNPC accepted but the parallel committee rejected.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Gold medalist Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games after Namibia's Paralympic committee failed to secure a valid competition licence for him amid an internal leadership dispute. No Namibian Paralympic athlete has been licensed since 1 January, following the committee's failure to pay fees to the International Paralympic Committee and resolve internal disputes over athlete registration.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with three medals—one silver and two bronze—all from boxing. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division, while Philip Pumulo Haoseb and Mischa Monique Araes won bronze in the men's 55kg and women's 51kg divisions respectively, placing Namibia 29th overall among 74 competing nations.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian sprinters Charley Matundu and Ananias Shikongo competed in men's track events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games but did not advance to the next rounds. Shikongo, a Paralympic champion, cited a hamstring injury that affected his performance in the men's T11/T12 100m event.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
Paralympian Ananias Shikongo did not reach the final in the mixed T11/12 100 metre race at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Having competed as a partnership with guide Even Tjiuiju since 2009, both men now focus on recruiting and mentoring the next generation of Paralympic athletes.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A book titled 'No Obstacle is Too Great to Overcome,' written by Frank Gschwender, was launched in Windhoek documenting the stories of Namibian Paralympians and their support staff. The launch coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Sport on the Move Foundation, which has supported Namibia's para-athletes, who have won 12 medals over the past 18 years.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ananias Shikongo, a decorated Paralympic sprinter, will compete in the T11 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July to 2 August) as Namibia's sole para-athlete. The 40-year-old believes discipline and mindset matter more than age, and says he has been training since February with guide Even Tjiviju.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Sport On The Movement Foundation organised a blindfolded 100m running competition at Windhoek Independence Stadium, featuring Paralympic stars Ananias Shikongo, Johannes Nambala and Lahya Ishitile. The event raised funds and highlighted the determination and trust required by blind athletes competing at the highest level.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Johanna Amukoto contracted polio in May 2006 as a teenager, which caused sudden paralysis. She has since transformed her experience into advocacy and a message of hope.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has four finalists announced for the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Regional Annual Sports Awards, a prestigious ceremony scheduled for 23 May in Luanda, Angola, honouring athletes, journalists and sports personalities across Southern Africa.
13 May 2026 · New Era →
According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →