Anri Parker

CEO of Namibia National Olympic Committee; called for regional sports cooperation at Anoca Zone VI seminar in Eswatini.

2026-01-312026-10-06

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February 2026
11 FebThe Namibian
Anri Parker said the series provided good preparation for upcoming international events
Source
“Anri Parker, the CEO of the Namibia National Olympic Committee said it proivided good preparation for upcoming international events.”
Hollard launches lucrative cycling sponsorship
January 2026
31 JanThe Namibian
NNOC CEO Anri Parker confirmed that Namibia will select athletes in five codes – athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls
Source
“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 Games

Sport

Women's Rugby Sevens receives US$50,000 Olympic support grant

The News

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.

10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

Women's Rugby Sevens receives US$50,000 Olympic support grant
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.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

Olympic chief urges southern Africa sport cooperation
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.
8 September 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 →

Tuesday 18 August

NNOC aims to send 15 athletes to next Olympic Games
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 →

Thursday 6 August

Team Namibia returns from Glasgow with three boxing medals
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 →

Thursday 16 July

President sends off Team Namibia to 2026 Commonwealth Games
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 pledges nationwide sports infrastructure investment across regions
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 →

Thursday 25 June

Namibia's rowing team makes historic debut at regional championship
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 →

Wednesday 29 April

NNOC reaffirms sport development commitment after international engagements
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 →

Wednesday 18 March

Namibia's Olympic committee launches mental training for elite athletes
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 →

Friday 20 February

Namibia targets 20 athletes for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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 →

Thursday 12 February

Meuwesen sets new Namibian archery record, qualifies for nationals
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 →

Wednesday 11 February

Hollard, Heineken, Standard Bank launch competitive cycling series
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 →

Saturday 31 January

Namibia targets 20 athletes for Commonwealth Games amid tough standards
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 →