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The Namibian
Four Namibian gymnasts will make their Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, Scotland, this month, after qualifying at the African Championships in Cameroon earlier this year. …
Gymnasts gearing up for Commonwealth debutNew Era
The Namibia team participating in the Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland, officially received the national flag from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday at State House. …
Team Namibia set for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday officially handed the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at State House, urging the athletes to represent the country with pride, integrity and excellence at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Team Namibia gets presidential send-off to GlasgowWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday pledged to accelerate government investment in sports infrastructure across all 14 regions as she officially handed the national flag to Team Namibia ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing sport a …
NNN backs Team Namibia, vows nationwide sports investmentNew Era
… s reported inclusion in Namibia’s delegation to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, asking who would be responsible for her participation and in what capacity she would attend now that her term as commissioner had ended. “Ndashiiva is part of the Commonwealth Games delegation to Glasgow …
Expired board terms plunge Sports Commission into limboThe Namibian
RECENT DISCUSSIONS AT the Big Careers Conference 2026 in Glasgow highlighted a challenge facing many countries: ensuring young people have access to the information, guidance and skills to navigate a rapidly changing job market. …
Building the Next Generation of Energy Leaders in NamibiaNew Era
… At 40 years old, the veteran star is putting the finishing touches on his preparations for next month’s 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where he will proudly carry Namibia’s hopes as the country’s sole para-athlete. …
Age is just a number – ShikongoThe Namibian
… Wentzel, who will represent Namibia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Kat Steenkamp, lost all three his opening matches by three match points on Tuesday, 12 May. …
Namibians bow out of World Bowls Indoor ChampsNew Era
… Government has allocated N$3.8 million towards Namibia’s participation in the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow. …
Namibia gears up for major competitionsThe Namibian
… There was a gap and I felt the pressure from the pack — I knew I had to close that gap.” Caudery, who previously won world indoor gold in Glasgow in 2024, was also not to be denied, clearing 4.85m to see off the challenge from Slovenia’s Tina Sutej. …
Hodgkinson headlines Britain's ‘Super Sunday' at world indoorsPresident 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he begins his tenure with a Milan derby against Inter in Perth on Wednesday. The Portuguese coach aims for a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, and will have veteran midfielder Luka Modric available after his contract extension.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Paralympian Ananias Shikongo did not reach the final in the mixed T11/12 100 metre race at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Having competed as a partnership with guide Even Tjiuiju since 2009, both men now focus on recruiting and mentoring the next generation of Paralympic athletes.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Gymnast Tyesha Humphries represented Namibia at her first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying the experience was unforgettable despite the competition not going as hoped. She thanked her mother and the Namibia Gymnastics Federation for their support.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Team Namibia delivered strong performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the gymnastics team finishing 10th overall with a combined score of 107.550, and swimmers including Jessica Humphrey recording record-setting results in the pool alongside victories on the bowls greens.
27 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand set new Namibian senior and age-group records in swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Humphrey clocking 1:01.83 in the women's 100m backstroke and Durand 53.98 seconds in the men's 100m butterfly. Boxer Tryagain Ndevelo progressed by walkover, while swimmers Luke Beukes and the record-setters advanced to semi-finals.
27 July 2026 · Informanté →
British swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished third in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, missing his target of gold in four consecutive Games. The 31-year-old suggested he may reconsider his future in the sport given his expectations of becoming a father of two.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Duncan Scott claimed Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning the 200-metre individual medley with a Games record time of 1min 56.38sec. Australia's swimmers also dominated the opening day of the pool competition, with Australian mining baron Gina Rinehart funding a bonus scheme of 20,000 Australian dollars for every gold medal won.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially handed over the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at a State House ceremony, marking the country's ninth participation in the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July–August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. She urged athletes to represent the nation with pride, discipline and sportsmanship, and praised the Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association for their preparation efforts.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Four Namibian gymnasts will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 3 August, after qualifying at the African Championships in Cameroon. National head coach Petra Thorburn says the team was selected based on their performance at those championships and will train in Azerbaijan before the event.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Commonwealth Games team received the national flag from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at an official ceremony ahead of the Games scheduled for 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland. NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa praised the athletes' commitment and thanked the government's support for sport, while Chef de Mission Joseph Amakali emphasised the team's focus on discipline, professionalism, and representing the nation with integrity.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
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 →
The Namibia Sports Commission faces uncertainty after four commissioners' contracts expired on 30 June, creating questions about the legality of the board's authority and control of banking systems. The remaining five active board members, whose terms expire in December, now lead the commission while authorities await clarification on new appointments.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Young people in Namibia have strong interest in energy, engineering and technology careers but limited exposure to pathways into these fields. As the country expands oil and gas exploration and renewable energy projects, industry experts say a skilled local workforce is essential, and new initiatives are expected to connect students and graduates with career opportunities in the energy sector.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ananias Shikongo, a decorated Paralympic sprinter, will compete in the T11 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July to 2 August) as Namibia's sole para-athlete. The 40-year-old believes discipline and mindset matter more than age, and says he has been training since February with guide Even Tjiviju.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Keely Hodgkinson claimed her first global gold medal at the world indoor championships, running 1:55.30 for victory in the 800m — the second fastest time ever recorded over the distance. Britain had a dominant day with teammates Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery also winning gold in the 1,500m and pole vault respectively within 28 minutes.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →