Retired Namibian sprinter who stopped competing due to hormone medication rules and launched Masilingi Sprints Academy in 2026.
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The 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 RadioBeatrice Masilingi, a retired Namibian sprinter, has established the Masilingi Sprints Academy to develop junior and senior athletes in sprinting events. The academy provides specialised coaching in sprint mechanics, biomechanics analysis, and individualised training to bridge the gap between raw talent and professional execution.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, a retired Namibian sprinter, has established the Masilingi Sprints Academy to develop junior and senior athletes in sprinting events. The academy provides specialised coaching in sprint mechanics, biomechanics analysis, and individualised training to bridge the gap between raw talent and professional execution.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
Beatrice Masilingi, one of Namibia's accomplished young sprinters and Olympic finalist, has stepped away from competitive athletics over hormone medication rules.
10 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →