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Commonwealth Games

Also known as: Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur · 2026 Commonwealth Games · Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games · 2022 Commonwealth Games · Commonwealth Games in Glasgow · the Commonwealth Games · Glasgow Games · 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

2023-05-052026-10-21
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  1. October 2026

  2. The Namibian

    NAMIBIA National Olympic Committee (NNOC) chief executive Anri Parkersays the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, must not be viewed as the end of an athlete’s development journey. …

    ‘Dakar a stepping stone, not finish line’

  3. The Namibian

    … Namibia’s leading Paralympic athlete, Ananias Shikongo, also missed the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July 2026 because he lacked valid IPC registration for the year. …

    Para Swimmers Draw Short End of Stick
  4. September 2026

  5. The Namibian

    … We proudly took part in the Commonwealth Games, and we look forward to representing our nation at the Youth Olympics and the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games. …

    Steenkamp Calls for Professionalisation and Commercialisation of Namibia’s Sport Sector

  6. The Namibian

    … The US-based Scotsman followed that up with an assured victory in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in front of an admiring Glasgow crowd. …

    Josh Kerr: I pick my races and I’m not a robot
  7. August 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Gold medalist Ananias Shikongo was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games last month after Namibia’s Paralympic committee failed to secure a valid competition licence for him amid internal disputes. …

    Shikongo barred as Paralympic power fight rages

  9. New Era

    … nly in major stadiums. “It begins on school grounds, in villages, in informal neighbourhood competitions and in communities where a gifted child may never be seen by a qualified coach or scout.” She said the athletes who recently represented Namibia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games …

    President commissions Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility

  10. New Era

    … Her competitive journey has included memorable experiences, among them representing a multinational team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. …

    Personality of the Week – Ndjavera finds her edge on the piste

  11. The Namibian

    … Britain’s Angharad Evans claimed her first European title in the women’s 100m breaststroke with a championship record time of 1:04.87, continuing her good form after she won two golds at the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. …

    Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at Europeans

  12. The Namibian

    … A statement by the NSC says the commission wishes to address the unfortunate incident that occurred on 5 August, during the official welcoming ceremony for the Commonwealth Games team returning from Glasgow, Scotland. …

    Sport commission apologises for dummy cheques error

  13. The Namibian

    Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has hailed Team Namibia’s performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as a platform for future international success, saying the country’s athletes have demonstrated their potential despite limited resources. …

    Ballotti hails Namibia’s Commonwealth campaign
Sport

Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

The News

Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

    Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

    4 hours ago · The Namibian →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Para swimmers' records excluded from IPC database due to governance dispute

    Four Namibian para swimmers recorded personal bests at the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation Short Course Nationals in September, but their times will not be entered into the International Paralympic Committee database because of an unresolved governance dispute between two bodies claiming to represent the Namibia National Paralympic Committee. The recognised NNPC froze athlete registrations in late 2025 over the dual representation issue; the IPC offered mediation in mid-2026, which the recognised NNPC accepted but the parallel committee rejected.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Steenkamp urges sport sector professionalization and commercialization

    At the launch of the Namibia Country Sport Profile research publication and sports seminar, Education Minister Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp called for professionalisation and commercialisation of Namibia's sport sector, describing the profile as a reflective document for the nation's sporting development.

    17 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

  1. World mile record holder defends selective race schedule

    Josh Kerr, who set the world mile record in July with a 3:42.66 clocking, rejected criticism from Jakob Ingebrigtsen that he avoids head-to-heads, saying he picks races carefully to avoid injury risk and that he loves racing but is not a robot.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. 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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. President commissions sports facility in rural Ohangwena Region

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region, stating that sporting opportunities should not be limited by urban or rural location and that the centre should produce champions, responsible citizens, and economic opportunities for the community.

    24 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Namibian fencer Ndjavera inspired by Disney, turned commitment

    Varivo Ndjavera's journey in fencing began after she watched the Disney Channel show "Elena of Avalor" and later spotted a fencing advertisement while driving to school. The sport, initially an after-school activity, has evolved into a serious competitive pursuit that has taken her beyond Namibia's borders and shaped her into a more resilient athlete.

    13 August 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record

    Italian 19-year-old Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships in Paris, clocking 26.63sec in her semi-final and bettering the previous mark by 0.23sec. Sweden's Sarah Sjöström won the 50m butterfly for the sixth time a year after giving birth to her first child.

    12 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Namibia Sport Commission apologizes for incorrect dummy cheques artwork

    The Namibia Sport Commission issued a public apology for presenting dummy cheques to boxing athletes returning with medals from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cheques were incorrectly printed with International Olympic Committee and NNOC artwork instead of approved Ministry artwork.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Deputy sports minister praises Team Namibia's Commonwealth Games showing

    Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti commended Namibia's 23-member team for their performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country finished 29th overall and second in southern Africa. Ballotti said the medal haul could have been greater with more athletes competing and pledged preparations for future international events including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Three Namibian boxers win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Namibia's boxing team delivered medal success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Tryagain Morning Ndevelo winning silver and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claiming bronze. The athletes received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport and were recognised with monetary rewards totalling N$195 000 under the government's sports reward policy.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Sport Commission apologises for branding error on dummy cheques

    The Namibia Sport Commission has apologised for incorrectly branded dummy cheques presented to boxing medallists during the Commonwealth Games team homecoming ceremony, with the cheques mistakenly printed using IOC and NNOC branding instead of the approved Ministry branding. The commission assured the public that the printing error will not affect the athletes' monetary rewards.

    6 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. 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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Team Namibia finishes 29th with three medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.

    5 August 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ndevelo wins silver for Namibia at Commonwealth Games boxing

    Namibian boxer Hesron Kapanga Tryagain Morning Ndevelo secured a silver medal after losing to India's Sachin in the men's 60kg final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Teammates Mischa Monique Araes and Philip !Haoseb also earned bronze medals in their weight divisions.

    4 August 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia wins three boxing medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Namibia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with three medals—one silver and two bronze—all from boxing. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division, while Philip Pumulo Haoseb and Mischa Monique Araes won bronze in the men's 55kg and women's 51kg divisions respectively, placing Namibia 29th overall among 74 competing nations.

    4 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 3 August

  1. Immanuel Hamukwaya elected new Namibia Boxing Federation president

    The Namibia Sport Commission congratulated the Namibia Boxing Federation on holding a Special Elective Congress that elected Immanuel Hamukwaya as the new president, filling a vacancy left by former president Jeremiah Ndjembo. The NSC praised the federation for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and democratic election that reflected strong governance.

    3 August 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia wins one silver, two bronze at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.

    3 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia wins silver and two bronze at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Namibia's boxing team secured one silver and two bronze medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division after losing to India's Sachin Siwach 3-2 in the final, while Mischa Monique Araes became Namibia's first female Commonwealth Games boxer and Philip Haoseb also won bronze.

    3 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Ndevelo advances to gold final as Namibia wins three medals

    Boxer Tryagain Morning Ndevelo defeated defending Commonwealth champion Jude Gallagher in a semi-final to reach the men's 60kg gold medal bout at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Haoseb secured bronze medals, guaranteeing Namibia at least a silver medal overall.

    1 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 31 July

  1. Matundu and Shikongo exit Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Namibian sprinters Charley Matundu and Ananias Shikongo competed in men's track events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games but did not advance to the next rounds. Shikongo, a Paralympic champion, cited a hamstring injury that affected his performance in the men's T11/T12 100m event.

    31 July 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibian swimmers set records at Commonwealth Games

    Namibia's swimmers delivered impressive performances at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Oliver Durand setting a new Namibian 17–18 age-group record in the men's 200m freestyle (1:52.53), Luke Beukes placing 24th (1:54.51), and José Canjulo finishing 28th (1:56.35). The team also achieved a historic relay final appearance.

    31 July 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Ndevelo, Araes win to reach Commonwealth boxing semifinals

    Tryagain Ndevelo defeated Niall Adams 5-0 in the men's 60kg category and Mischa Araes beat Nadeeka Ranasinghe 4-0 in the women's 51kg fight, advancing both to the semi-finals where they have secured medals. They join compatriot Philip Haoseb, who qualified for the semis the previous evening.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Rose Davies wins 5000m to complete Commonwealth double

    Australia's Rose Davies won the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, completing a double in the 5000m and 10000m to become the first woman to complete the long distance double in Commonwealth Games history. Olympic triple jump champion Thea LaFond won gold in her fourth Commonwealth Games, securing Dominica's first Commonwealth gold medal in the event.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Namibia and Lesotho sign Olympic cooperation agreement

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Lesotho National Olympic Committee signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen sport development and governance across areas including athlete development, coach education, high-performance sport, sport science, and governance, with the aim of sharing knowledge and best practices regionally.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Three Namibian boxers secure Commonwealth Games medals

    Namibia is guaranteed at least three boxing medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after Mischa Monique Araes, Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb reached the semi-finals with quarter-final victories. Araes became the first Namibian woman to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

    30 July 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibian boxer !Haoseb reaches Commonwealth Games semi-finals

    Boxer Philip !Haoseb advanced to the men's 55 kilogramme semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 4-1 split decision victory over New Zealand's Alex Mukuka, guaranteeing Namibia at least a bronze medal. !Haoseb has now won three consecutive bouts in the tournament.

    30 July 2026 · New Era →

  3. NNOC president calls for investment, evaluation for medal prospects

    Namibia National Olympic Committee president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa says strategic investment, private sector backing and honest post-event evaluations are crucial for the nation's sporting success. He expresses hope that Namibian athletes can compete for medals at Glasgow and future competitions, and stresses the need to prioritize resources in disciplines where athletes have already demonstrated competitive strength.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Boxer Philip Haoseb secures Namibia's first Commonwealth Games medal

    Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Wantenaar becomes first Namibian to qualify for Commonwealth Games swimming final

    Ronan Wantenaar made history by becoming the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games. He finished sixth in the final with a time of 27.31 seconds, disappointed he could not break 27 seconds or medal, but proud of the historic achievement for Namibia.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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