Also known as: NNOC
Namibia National Olympic Committee — national sports governing body advancing athlete development and Olympic movement, recently approved mental health support for LA 2028 pathway athletes.
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Namibia National Olympic Committee reaffirmed commitment to advancing sport development and aligning with national priorities
“The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sport development and aligning with national priorities following a series of high-level international and national engagements.”
Namibia gears up for major competitionsInformanté
Namibia National Olympic Committee reaffirmed support for the team
“Officials from the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) and the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service reaffirmed their support for the team, wishing them success as they carry the Namibian flag.”
Team Namibia departs for wrestling championship in EgyptThe Namibian
Namibia National Olympic Committee had executive members attend meeting with IOC president in Lausanne, Switzerland
“Steenkamp and deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti paid the IOC president a visit, along with executive members of the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland.”
Steenkamp, Ballotti courting Olympic committeeNew Era
Namibia National Olympic Committee successfully hosted the AthleteMind Programme on Saturday
“The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) successfully hosted the AthleteMind Programme on Saturday in a move aimed at strengthening the psychological preparedness of the country's elite athletes.”
Olympic committee boosts athlete mental gameThe Namibian
Namibia National Olympic Committee supports the National Boxing Championship in Keetmanshoop
“The championship is supported by the Namibia Sports Commission, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, and the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC).”
National Boxing Championships to kick off in KeetmanshoopNew Era
Namibia National Olympic Committee is targeting representation in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
“Team Namibia is targeting representation in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls.”
NNOC hopeful for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
Namibia National Olympic Committee approved Sport Psychology Support Programme for LA 2028 athletes
“The Namibia National Olympic Committee has approved a sport psychology programme and a 10-year strategic framework to bolster athlete performance and governance for LA 2028.”
LA 2028 athletes to get mental boostThe Namibian
NNOC executive board adopted Strategic Code Classification Framework (2026 to 2036)
“The board adopted the Strategic Code Classification Framework (2026 to 2036) and endorsed a structured, evidence-based approach to prioritising resources, with Classification A identified as performance priority sport targeting LA 2028, and Classifications B and C focused on pipeline development and long-term sustainability.”
LA 2028 athletes to get mental boostThe Namibian
Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) hopes to send a team of about 20 athletes to the Commonwealth Games
“The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) hopes to send a team of about 20 athletes to this year's Commonwealth Games, but the qualifying standards are extremely tough.”
Tough qualifying standards for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
NNOC works hand-in-hand with government to ensure identified athletes are adequately prepared
“We are also confident that the NNOC, together with the government, work hand-in-hand to make sure that those athletes that are identified and qualified are adequately prepared at the beginning of the year.”
Govt backing kicks youth sport into gearNamibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A national swim team supported by the Namibia Podium Performance Programme has been sent to the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May, featuring eleven swimmers alongside a coach and team manager. The championships are expected to attract over 400 swimmers from 41 countries, and will introduce a new inter-zonal event where selected athletes represent Africa's four aquatic zones.
6 May 2026 · New Era →
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a delegation from the Namibia National Olympic Committee and Namibia Commonwealth Games Association at State House, where she was presented with the Trophy for Distinguished African Leaders in Sport, awarded by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. The delegation said the award recognises Namibia's commitment to advancing sport and its growing role in the Olympic movement.
29 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has sent a nine-member wrestling team, supported by two coaches and one referee, to compete at the African Continental Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, scheduled for 25 April to 5 May 2026. The championship will feature Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women's wrestling across multiple age categories and is expected to draw around 500 athletes and officials from 27 African countries.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp and deputy minister Dino Ballotti met International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry in Lausanne to discuss strengthening Namibia's sport infrastructure, athlete empowerment, and Olympic collaboration with the Namibia National Olympic Committee.
23 April 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 →
Zambia's Green Buffaloes Volleyball Club won both the male and female divisions at the 2026 Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament in Swakopmund, which featured 39 teams including 11 making their debut. The tournament director highlighted the emergence of young talent and rising standards in Namibian volleyball, with plans to expand the event next year to include teams from more regions.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Boxing Federation held a national boxing championship in Keetmanshoop featuring more than 150 boxers from all 14 regions, with organizers noting strong growth in women's boxing and emerging talent ready to represent Namibia at international competitions including the Commonwealth Games. Erongo region won overall with 12 gold medals, and individual award winners included Misha Araes (best woman boxer), Immanuel Ndjike (best junior boxer), and Sinoka Sakaria (best male boxer).
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee hosted the AthleteMind Programme to strengthen the psychological preparedness of elite athletes, equipping them with practical mental performance tools to handle international and Olympic competition. NNOC leadership emphasized that mental strength is as vital as physical training when competing under intense global pressure.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Boxing National Championship kicks off in Keetmanshoop, with more than 150 boxers from all 14 regions competing to qualify for the Commonwealth Games and World Games. Erongo Region has won the title for the past seven years, but other regions are preparing to challenge for the championship.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will receive a N$9-million Fifa-standard football field at the OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru as part of a continental partnership between Anoca and Fifa aimed at expanding access to quality sport infrastructure across Africa. The facility will provide young Namibians with improved opportunities to participate in organised sport and develop their talents in their communities.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will receive a FIFA-standard football field valued at approximately N$9 million through a continental partnership between ANOCA and FIFA, to be implemented at the NNOC OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru. The sponsorship was announced by ANOCA president Mustapha Beraff during his visit for the ANOCA Zone VI General Assembly, as part of a broader initiative to develop football infrastructure and expand access to sport for young people across Africa.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee aims to send around 20 athletes to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, focusing on athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls, though so far only lawn bowls has secured qualification. The NNOC CEO expressed confidence that athletes will meet qualification standards ahead of the Games in July–August 2026.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Hollard Namibia and partners Heineken 0.0 and Standard Bank have announced the Hollard Grand Prix Cycling Series, a five-race multi-discipline championship running from April to October 2026 with a total prize purse of N$620,000. The integrated series combines mountain bike, gravel and road cycling events, with the overall winners receiving N$250,000 each.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has approved a Sport Psychology Support Programme for 15 athletes on the LA 2028 pathway, with an annual budget of N$250,000, recognising mental readiness as crucial to elite performance. The NNOC also adopted a 10-year strategic framework prioritising resource allocation and athlete-centred planning across Olympic cycles.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee aims to send about 20 athletes to this year's Commonwealth Games, competing in only five sporting codes (athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls), but faces extremely tough qualifying standards. The exclusion of cycling—one of Namibia's strongest international sports—is considered a major setback, particularly as athletes like Alex Miller and Roger Suren have recently won international medals.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →