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New Era
Anri Parker said NNOC intends to heavily support and invest in federations to develop athletes with Olympic potential
“Parker said the NNOC intends to heavily support and invest in these federations to ensure athletes with Olympic potential are developed through the ranks.”
NNOC targets 15 athletes for next OlympicsNew Era
Anri Parker said committee wants to expand talent identification by working with Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry
“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.”
NNOC targets 15 athletes for next OlympicsThe Namibian
Anri Parker gave vote of thanks for government and stakeholders helping Team Namibia
“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.”
Team Namibia gets presidential send-off to GlasgowWindhoek Observer
Namibia National Olympic Committee chief executive officer Anri Parker said athletes would leave for Glasgow carrying more than the national flag
“Namibia National Olympic Committee chief executive officer Anri Parker said athletes would leave for Glasgow carrying more than the national flag.”
NNN backs Team Namibia, vows nationwide sports investmentInformanté
NNOC Chief Executive Officer Anri Parker congratulated the athletes and praised federation for creating opportunities
“NNOC Chief Executive Officer Anri Parker congratulated the athletes and praised the federation for creating opportunities for Namibians to compete internationally.”
Namibia rowing team makes historic debut at coastal rowing championshipNew Era
NNOC chief executive officer Anri Parker said focus now is on translating strategic relationships into tangible outcomes
“NNOC chief executive officer Anri Parker said the focus now is on translating these strategic relationships into tangible outcomes.”
Namibia gears up for major competitionsNew Era
The NNOC's CEO, Anri Parker acknowledged the Namibian government's support in making the programme possible
“The NNOC's CEO, Anri Parker, also acknowledged the Namibian government's support in making the programme possible.”
Olympic committee boosts athlete mental gameNew Era
Anri Parker said Team Namibia remains optimistic about increasing its athlete contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games
“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.”
NNOC hopeful for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
Anri Parker said the series provided good preparation for upcoming international events
“Anri Parker, the CEO of the Namibia National Olympic Committee said it proivided good preparation for upcoming international events.”
Hollard launches lucrative cycling sponsorshipThe Namibian
NNOC CEO Anri Parker confirmed that Namibia will select athletes in five codes – athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls
“NNOC CEO Anri Parker on Tuesday confirmed that Namibia will only select athletes to compete in five codes – athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls, adding that cycling's absence was a big setback.”
Tough qualifying standards for Commonwealth GamesThe 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.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
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.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
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.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
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.
29 April 2026 · New Era →
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.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
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.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
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.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
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.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →