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Namibia Sport Commission

Government commission responsible for oversight of national sports competitions and events in Namibia, including the National Youth Games.

2023-09-132026-05-25

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibia Sport Commission has announced that phase two of the National Youth Games trials has been cancelled.

    The Namibian

    Youth Games trials cancelled
  3. April 2026
  4. The initiative is also building partnerships with key stakeholders, such as schools, sports institutions and government bodies, including the Namibia Sport Commission, to create a sustainable and collaborative ecosystem.

    New Era

    The Collective launches to transform Nam athletics
  5. March 2026
  6. February 2026
  7. October 2024
  8. September 2023
Sport

Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

The News

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.

21 hours ago · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

    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.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian

Wednesday 13 May

  1. National Youth Games trials phase two cancelled

    The Namibia Sport Commission has cancelled phase two of the National Youth Games trials, which were scheduled for 14 to 17 May, affecting football, boxing, and netball. The cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 April

  1. New platform launched to develop Namibian athletics talent

    The Collective, a new initiative founded by Hanjo de Klerk, aims to unify Namibian athletics by identifying and nurturing young athletes through structured coaching, performance tracking and partnerships with schools and government bodies. The platform targets U/15, U/17 and U/19 athletes across multiple regions and seeks to create a clear development pathway from grassroots to international competition by 2030.

    16 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Deputy minister presents youth, sports budget for 2026/27

    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

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Green Buffaloes win both divisions at Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament

    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

Wednesday 18 March

  1. New NRSDF president pledges to develop rural sport talent

    Japandera Kamburona, newly elected president of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation, aims to collaborate with regional associations to nurture grassroots talent in football and netball across rural areas. Despite challenges including infrastructure deficits, equipment shortages, and limited funding, the federation runs year-long tournaments that have produced players competing in premier leagues in Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana.

    18 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Brave Gladiators eligible for rewards under sport policy

    The Brave Gladiators' Cosafa Women's Championship victory qualifies them for monetary rewards under Namibia's National Sport Reward Policy, though the specific Cosafa competition lacks a defined reward category in the current policy structure.

    4 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 27 February

  1. Sports sector gets N$750m annual allocation through 2029

    Namibia's Sport, Youth, and National Service sector has received a N$70.6 million budget increase to N$750 million annually for the next three financial years as part of the broader N$83.6 billion MTEF for the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture. Sport expert Isack Hamata welcomed the boost as a signal that government views sport as a core pillar of human capital development rather than a peripheral luxury, though he cautioned that success depends on execution.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

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