Ananias Shikongo

Ananias Shikongo — Paralympic sprinter who competed in the T11/T12 100m at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games alongside guide Even Tjiuiju.

2023-07-052026-09-20

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May 2026
13 MayNew Era
Ananias Shikongo was nominated for Sportsman of the Year with Disability
Source
“Paralympic sprinter Ananias Shikongo has been nominated for Sportsman of the Year with Disability.”
Namibia secures 4 RASA nominations
July 2023
18 JulThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo won silver medal in men's T11 100m final with African record time
Source
“Less than an hour after Nambala won his medal, Shikongo also excelled to win a silver medal in the men's T11 100m final.”
Para-athletes win more silver
14 JulThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo won men's 400m T11 first round heat in 52.82 seconds
Source
“In the men's 400m T11 Ananias Shikongo and Chris Kinda both won their first round heats to progress to thesemifinals, with Shikongo winning heat one in 52,82 seconds, while Kinda won heat 3 in 52,44 seconds.”
Ishitile sparkles in Paris
5 JulThe Namibian
Ananias Shikongo is a Commonwealth bronze medalist
Source
“Hamukwaya also paid tribute to Commonwealth bronze medalist Ananias Shikongo, who also made the Rasa nominee list.”
Ishitile lauded for excellence in disability sports

Sport

Paralympic power struggle leaves Namibian athletes unlicensed

The News

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 →

Tuesday 25 August

Paralympic power struggle leaves Namibian athletes unlicensed
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

Team Namibia finishes 29th with three medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Namibia wins three boxing medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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 →

Friday 31 July

Matundu and Shikongo exit Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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 →
Shikongo misses final in Glasgow, eyes legacy beyond track
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 →

Thursday 30 July

Boxer Philip Haoseb secures Namibia's first Commonwealth Games medal
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 →

Friday 12 June

Book celebrates achievements of Namibia's Paralympic athletes
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 →

Thursday 11 June

Namibian para-sprinter Shikongo, 40, targets Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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 →

Friday 5 June

Blindfold running event raises awareness of Paralympic athletes
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 →

Sunday 24 May

Polio survivor transforms adversity into resilience and advocacy
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 →

Wednesday 13 May

Namibia secures four finalists in RASA awards
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 →

Thursday 5 February

Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity
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 →