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Namibia Sports Commission

Also known as: NSC · North-South Corridor · Namibia Street Classic · the inaugural Namibia Street Classic · the street athletics classic

Namibia Sports Commission — national sports governance body overseeing athlete development, federation oversight, and sporting event coordination.

Culture

Namibia events calendar: cricket, hiking, and community activities

The News

The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup begins at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium today, while the coming weeks feature hiking excursions, baking courses, live music, running clubs, and recurring leisure activities across Windhoek including quiz nights, comedy evenings, and various fitness events.

17 January 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 17 January

  1. Namibia events calendar: cricket, hiking, and community activities

    The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup begins at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium today, while the coming weeks feature hiking excursions, baking courses, live music, running clubs, and recurring leisure activities across Windhoek including quiz nights, comedy evenings, and various fitness events.

    17 January 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia's events calendar: sports, fitness, arts this month

    The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium, while upcoming activities include hiking, sourdough baking, live music, quiz nights, theatre training, and relay races throughout January. Various events across Windhoek and Academia offer leisure and competitive opportunities, with entry fees ranging from free to N$1,200.

    17 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 16 January

  1. NFA opens search for new Secretary General amid governance challenges

    The Namibia Football Association is recruiting a new Secretary General, a key administrative post. Football analysts say the ideal candidate must combine sports expertise with strong corporate governance skills, integrity, and the ability to attract sponsorship and rebuild public confidence in the association.

    16 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 15 January

  1. Early planning critical for Team Namibia success in 2026

    The Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator says advance preparation and early funding for international competitions are key lessons from 2025 that will guide the country's sporting ambitions in 2026, including participation in the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and African Games.

    15 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 8 January

  1. Namibia sends junior tennis team to Southern African championships

    The Namibia Tennis Association has selected a junior team to compete in the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 13 January in under-14 and under-16 categories. The tournament serves as a regional pathway to the African Junior Championships and offers young players international ranking points and experience.

    8 January 2026 · The Namibian

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