Also known as: NHU
National governing body for hockey in Namibia, overseeing junior and senior competitions and teams.
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The Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union confirmed that Handura had terminated his contract
“Namibia Hockey Union president Reagon Graig confirmed on Friday that Handura had terminated his contract.”
Handura steps down as national coachNamibia will host South Africa in a five-match women's indoor hockey test series from 9 to 11 October at the Windhoek Showgrounds, bringing together the top two African indoor hockey teams.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa in a five-match women's indoor hockey test series from 9 to 11 October at the Windhoek Showgrounds, bringing together the top two African indoor hockey teams.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's junior hockey teams won six medals at the Zimbabwe Junior Hockey Series in Harare over the weekend: gold in u13 boys, silver in u13 girls and u16 boys, and bronze in u16 girls, u18 boys and u18 girls. The Namibia Hockey Union president said the teams were competitive despite late withdrawals and injuries affecting performance.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Junior national hockey player Simon Salamon needs to raise N$16 000 to compete at the Zimbabwe Junior Test Series from 13 to 17 August in Harare; his family has raised N$11 000 so far and the Namibia Hockey Union requires N$27 000 total for the trip.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's sport bodies have condemned the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture's decision to suspend all financial support to recognised sport federations and umbrella organisations, calling it a serious setback that threatens athlete development, competitions and employment. The suspension came after the ministry cited mounting financial constraints in a letter dated 15 June, despite having set aside approximately N$13.5 million for sport development programmes in April.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti presented the N$35.104 million youth and sports budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the National Assembly, framing it as a strategic investment in Namibia's future given that 71.1% of the population is under 35. The budget allocates funds for youth skills training and entrepreneurship, the National Youth Service, sports development and infrastructure including N$140 million for basic sporting facilities across regions.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Local hockey umpire Siyabonga Martins has been promoted to the International Hockey Federation's International Panel of Umpires for indoor hockey, his second international promotion in as many years. Martins, who began officiating in 2016, aims to officiate at World Cup and Olympic Games events.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's School of Excellence Hockey Club claimed their inaugural Namibian 2025 Outdoor Hockey Men's Premier League title by defeating defending champions Windhoek Old Boys Sport Club 3-1, securing a place in the 2026 Africa Cup for Club Champions tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe from 24 to 31 January.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →