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Ndeulipula Hamutumwa

Also known as: Dr Ndeulipula Hamutumwa

Ndeulipula Hamutumwa — Namibia National Olympic Committee president, calls for strategic investment and evaluation to improve sporting success.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibia National Olympic Committee president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa says Namibia has potential to bring home medals

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    "Having watched our athletes compete, I remain hopeful that Namibia has the potential to bring home medals," he says.

    Hamutumwa eyes Glasgow medal for Namibia
  3. Informanté

    Namibia National Olympic Committee president Dr Ndeulipula Hamutumwa presented medals during medal ceremony in Glasgow

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    Namibia also celebrated a proud moment at the Games when Namibia National Olympic Committee president Dr Ndeulipula Hamutumwa presented medals during a medal ceremony in Glasgow.

    Team Namibia celebrates swimming records, boxing progress at Commonwealth Games
  4. New Era

    Ndeulipula Hamutumwa urged the athletes to compete with courage and embrace every opportunity

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    He further urged the athletes to compete with courage and embrace every opportunity.

    Team Namibia set for Commonwealth Games
  5. April 2026
  6. New Era

    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa highlighted outcomes of recent visit to International Olympic Committee headquarters

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    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa highlighted the outcomes of a recent visit to the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    Namibia gears up for major competitions
  7. New Era

    NNOC-CGA president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa welcomed Medical Commission establishment as significant milestone

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    NNOC-CGA president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa welcomed the commission's establishment, highlighting its importance in advancing athlete support systems.

    NNOC-CGA establishes Medical Commission
  8. The Namibian

    Ndeulipula Hamutumwa is Namibia National Olympic Committee president

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    The presence of key dignitaries, including Swakopmund councillor Victor Maswahu, Namibia National Olympic Committee president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, Swakopmund chief executive Alfeus Benjamin, Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya and Bank Windhoek manager Samuel Linyondi, underscored the event's status on the national sporting calendar.

    Green Buffaloes shine at Doc tournament
  9. March 2026
  10. New Era

    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa stressed the importance of mental health and mental preparedness in elite sport

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    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, while speaking during the opening ceremony, stressed the importance of mental health and mental preparedness in elite sport.

    Olympic committee boosts athlete mental game
  11. The Namibian

    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa welcomed the Anoca initiative for Omaruru football field development

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    NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa. has welcomed the initiative, saying the visit by the Anoca president and the sponsorship will have a meaningful impact on Namibia's sporting landscape.

    Omaruru to benefit from Anoca stadium
Sport

NNOC president calls for investment, evaluation for medal prospects

The News

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.

22 hours ago · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. NNOC president calls for investment, evaluation for medal prospects

    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.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian

Monday 27 July

  1. Team Namibia swimmers set records, boxer advances at Commonwealth Games

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Team Namibia receives flag for Commonwealth Games

    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

  2. President pledges nationwide sports infrastructure investment across regions

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. President orders forensic probe into Swapo fishing company

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a forensic investigation into Gendev Fishing Resources and its sister company amid allegations of missing millions, lack of transparency, and failure to deliver fish worth over N$49 million to clients.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NNOC reaffirms sport development commitment after international engagements

    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

Tuesday 7 April

  1. NNOC-CGA establishes Medical Commission for athlete care

    The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association has established a Medical Commission, endorsed on 16 March 2026, to strengthen athlete health, welfare, and performance systems and align with international Olympic standards. The five-member commission, led by Vice President Gaby Ahrens, will advise on medical policies, athlete safeguarding, and governance through 31 December 2028.

    7 April 2026 · New Era

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. Namibia's Olympic committee launches mental training for elite athletes

    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

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Fifa-standard football field planned for Omaruru sports centre

    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

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