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September 2026
The Namibian
NNOC-CGA CEO Anri Parkerwelcomedthe support as important Olympic funding opportunity
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“NNOC-CGA CEO Anri Parker welcomed the support, describing it as an important example of how international Olympic funding can be translated into tangible opportunities for Namibian athletes.”
Anri Parkerurgedsouthern African sport bodies to strengthen regional cooperation and resource sharing
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“Namibia National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker has urged southern African sport bodies to strengthen regional cooperation and resource sharing to boost performance.”
Anri ParkersaidNNOC intends to heavily support and invest in federations to develop athletes with Olympic potential
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“Parker said the NNOC intends to heavily support and invest in these federations to ensure athletes with Olympic potential are developed through the ranks.”
Anri Parkersaidcommittee wants to expand talent identification by working with Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry
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“Parker said the committee also wants to expand its talent identification efforts by working closely with the Namibia Sports Commission and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture to reach young athletes in remote parts of the country.”
Anri Parkergave vote of thanks forgovernment and stakeholders helping Team Namibia
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“The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by NNOC chief executive Anri Parker, who thanked government, stakeholders, families and supporters for helping Team Namibia reach the games and wished the delegation success in Glasgow.”
NNOC Chief Executive Officer Anri Parkercongratulatedthe athletes and praised federation for creating opportunities
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“NNOC Chief Executive Officer Anri Parker congratulated the athletes and praised the federation for creating opportunities for Namibians to compete internationally.”
Anri ParkersaidTeam Namibia remains optimistic about increasing its athlete contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games
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“The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC), Anri Parker, says Team Namibia remains optimistic about increasing its athlete contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.”
The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association, in partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union, announced a US$50,000 Olympic Solidarity Team Support Grant for Namibia's Women's Rugby Sevens team to support its qualification pathway towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The funding will support athlete development, coaching, training camps, and competition exposure.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association, in partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union, announced a US$50,000 Olympic Solidarity Team Support Grant for Namibia's Women's Rugby Sevens team to support its qualification pathway towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The funding will support athlete development, coaching, training camps, and competition exposure.
Namibia National Olympic Committee CEO Anri Parker has called for southern African sport bodies to strengthen regional cooperation and resource sharing at an Anoca Zone VI seminar in Eswatini. She said National Olympic Committees should move beyond operating independently to establish coordinated systems, including sharing expertise, facilities, training and specialist services.
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.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has outlined a plan to identify and develop athletes with Olympic potential, targeting at least 15 athletes for the next Olympics. The NNOC will support strategic national federations and expand talent identification efforts in partnership with the Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry of Education.
Team Namibia received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country won three boxing medals: Tryagain Morning Ndevelo took silver, and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claimed bronze. The three medal-winning boxers received cash rewards totalling N$195 000.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at State House, calling on the athletes to represent the country with pride, integrity and excellence at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. This marks Namibia's eighth appearance at the games.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged to accelerate government investment in sports infrastructure across all 14 regions and handed the national flag to Team Namibia ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The government has identified 28 sites for construction and upgrading of sports facilities as part of elevating sport to a top development priority.
Namibia's national rowing team has departed for South Africa to compete in the Coastal Rowing Sprints Championship for the first time, with a six-member squad competing in single, double and mixed events in Cape Town from 27 to 28 June 2026. The competition marks a historic milestone for the sport in the country and opens a pathway towards future Olympic qualification.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sport development following engagements with the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne and government leadership, aiming to unlock opportunities for athlete development and institutional capacity building.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee hosted the AthleteMind Programme to strengthen the psychological preparedness of elite athletes, equipping them with practical mental performance tools to handle international and Olympic competition. NNOC leadership emphasized that mental strength is as vital as physical training when competing under intense global pressure.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee aims to send around 20 athletes to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, focusing on athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls, though so far only lawn bowls has secured qualification. The NNOC CEO expressed confidence that athletes will meet qualification standards ahead of the Games in July–August 2026.
Jannie Meuwesen, president of the Archery Association of Namibia, scored 707 out of 720 to set a new national record and secure a spot on the national team for the 76th SA National Championships in Johannesburg at the end of March. The record was achieved during a Target Archery Competition hosted by the Windhoek Archery Club on 7 and 8 February.
Hollard Namibia and partners Heineken 0.0 and Standard Bank have announced the Hollard Grand Prix Cycling Series, a five-race multi-discipline championship running from April to October 2026 with a total prize purse of N$620,000. The integrated series combines mountain bike, gravel and road cycling events, with the overall winners receiving N$250,000 each.
The Namibia National Olympic Committee aims to send about 20 athletes to this year's Commonwealth Games, competing in only five sporting codes (athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls), but faces extremely tough qualifying standards. The exclusion of cycling—one of Namibia's strongest international sports—is considered a major setback, particularly as athletes like Alex Miller and Roger Suren have recently won international medals.