Beatrice Masilingi — Namibian track athlete who stopped testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics due to severe side effects, now facing sponsorship losses.
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The Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi will not be competing in the Namibia Street Classic
“Unfortunately Beatrice will not compete because there's still some stuff that we need to sort out, but as far as Christine Mboma is concerned, Namibians can come and see her, she'll be running”
Namibia Street Classic to make historyNew Era
Beatrice Masilingi is a Namibian sprinter
“He then went to Independence Avenue, where he met Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian sprinter.”
IShowSpeed to give back after epic tourNew Era
Beatrice Masilingi stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics around October last year
“One of the Namibian darlings of track and field, Beatrice Masilingi, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics (WA) around October last year.”
Testosterone-reducing drugs drain Masilingi …health risks, financial strain citedNew Era
Masilingi stated the drugs decreased her bone density
“One of the side effects is that it decreases my bone density.”
Testosterone-reducing drugs drain Masilingi …health risks, financial strain citedThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi struggle to find decent athletic courses to improve and maintain fitness
“Talented athletes like Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi struggle to find decent athletic courses (nevermind infrastructure that matches their world-class prowess) to improve and maintain their fitness.”
Fix Stadiums NOW!The Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi remains sidelined by World Athletics over controversial testosterone stance
“Namibia's hopes of getting close to the podium in Budapest were greatly hampered by the absence through injury of the evergreen long distance runner Helalia Johannes as well as teen sprint stars Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, who remain sidelined by World Athletics over the controversial testosterone stance.”
Namibia ‘satisfied' with Budapest resultsThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi has been categorised as an athlete with differences of sexual development
“Semenya, like the Namibian pair, has been categorised as an athlete with differences of sexual development (DSD) and is not allowed to compete in any track events without taking testosterone-reducing drugs.”
Semenya ruling won’t affect Mboma, Masilingi for nowThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi is tributed in Riah Laquida's song 'The Race of Life'
“Riah Laquida is known by songs such as 'Pwiikinandje', which features Mr Glo, 'Marry Your Type' featuring Page (Ethnix ) and 'The Race of Life', a tribute song to Mboma and Masilingi.”
The Rise of Riah LaquidaThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi is honored in a mural titled Team Namibia
“The mural was painted at Post Street Mall in celebration of the successes of local athletes, including Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi.”
Mural Honours Local AthletesThe Namibian
Beatrice Masilingi received praise as a local Olympian on the podcast
“Tuning in on a Monday morning, the topics include praise for local Olympians Beatrice Masilingi and Christine Mboma, a sobering exchange about Namibians' toxic love affair with alcohol, the return of Paulus Noa and a segment on the rumoured plot against Chinese residents, unwise as any one of them could be "Jet Li's brother".”
FYM Podcast Takes Comedy to RadioAs Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Street Classic, a World Athletics Category C ranked event costing about N$5 million, will take place on 27–28 March in Windhoek, featuring international athletes and Namibian stars including Christine Mboma. Organiser Henk Botha said the event will be Africa's first street athletics event and the largest sporting event hosted in Namibia, with live broadcasts on SuperSport and World Athletics platforms.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
American streamer IShowSpeed announced plans to donate to communities he visited during a 20-country tour in 28 days, including stops in Namibia where he visited Himba villages, met local athletes and content creators, and experienced cultural sites across Windhoek.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.
14 January 2026 · New Era →