Also known as: Namibian delegation
Namibia's national sports delegation competing at international events including the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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New Era
Team Namibia carried Namibia's flag with determination and pride at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
“She said the athletes who recently represented Namibia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow reminded the country of what is possible when talent is matched with preparation and support.”
President commissions Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facilityInformanté
Team Namibia received dummy cheques for performance bonuses at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
“The apology follows the welcoming ceremony for the Commonwealth Games team returning from Glasgow, Scotland, where boxing medallists were presented with dummy cheques representing their performance bonuses.”
Sport Commission apologises for incorrect dummy cheques at Commonwealth team homecomingNew Era
Team Namibia finished 29th place at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
“Team Namibia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in 29th place out of the 74 nations and territories that competed.”
Team Namibia finishes 29th at Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Team Namibia is guaranteed at least three boxing medals at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
“NAMIBIA is guaranteed at least three boxing medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after Mischa Monique Araes, Tryagain Morning Ndevelo and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb secured places in the semi-finals with quarter-final victories.”
Boxers guarantee Commonwealth medalsInformanté
Team Namibia praised the swimmers for continued strong performances at Commonwealth Games
“Team Namibia praised the swimmers for their continued strong performances as they proudly represented the country on the Commonwealth Games stage.”
Humphrey shatters 30-year national record as Team Namibia swimmers deliver another impressive showingInformanté
Team Namibia recorded new marks and advanced at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
“TEAM Namibia continued to make its presence felt at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes delivering record-breaking performances in swimming, securing a place in the long jump final, and competing strongly in athletics and bowls.”
Team Namibia records new marks and advances at Glasgow Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Team Namibia had swimmers set national records in freestyle events at Commonwealth Games
“TEAM Namibia continued to make its mark at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimmers Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand setting new national records, Luke Beukes reaching the semi-finals, and boxer Tryagain Ndevelo advancing after securing a walkover victory.”
Team Namibia celebrates swimming records, boxing progress at Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Team Namibia marched in the opening ceremony
“TEAM Namibia officially launched its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign by marching in the opening ceremony before athletes delivered encouraging performances across bowls and swimming on the first day of competition.”
Team Namibia begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with opening ceremony and early victoriesInformanté
Team Namibia received congratulations for qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
“Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated the athletes, coaches, administrators, families and supporters whose efforts contributed to Team Namibia's qualification for the international competition.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah hands over national flag to Team Namibia ahead of Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
Team Namibia was named country of the year at the 2026 awards
“The introduction of the Podium Performance Programme, which the government has prioritised and allocated N$5 million to this year, is already producing results that have contributed to Namibia being named country of the year at the 2026 awards.”
Sport bosses called to action at awards launchPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region, stating that sporting opportunities should not be limited by urban or rural location and that the centre should produce champions, responsible citizens, and economic opportunities for the community.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region, stating that sporting opportunities should not be limited by urban or rural location and that the centre should produce champions, responsible citizens, and economic opportunities for the community.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti commended Namibia's 23-member team for their performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country finished 29th overall and second in southern Africa. Ballotti said the medal haul could have been greater with more athletes competing and pledged preparations for future international events including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sport Commission has apologised for incorrectly branded dummy cheques presented to boxing medallists during the Commonwealth Games team homecoming ceremony, with the cheques mistakenly printed using IOC and NNOC branding instead of the approved Ministry branding. The commission assured the public that the printing error will not affect the athletes' monetary rewards.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is guaranteed at least three boxing medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after Mischa Monique Araes, Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb reached the semi-finals with quarter-final victories. Araes became the first Namibian woman to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jessica Humphrey shattered a Namibian national record in the women's 50m butterfly at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking 26.33 seconds in a personal best—a mark that had stood since 1996. Luke Beukes, José Canjulo, and Oliver Durand also competed, though Humphrey narrowly missed the semi-finals despite her record-breaking effort.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian athletes delivered record-breaking performances in swimming, with Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand each setting new national records in their respective events, while the team also secured a place in the long jump final and competed in athletics and bowls.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The government distributed N$774 000 to athletes and coaches for medal-winning performances in the first quarter of 2026 across athletics, wrestling, full contact, inline hockey and Special Olympics Namibia. The Namibia Sports Commission said rewards are distributed under a Cabinet-approved 2018 policy based on defined criteria, replacing an ad hoc system that existed before 2018.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially handed over the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at a State House ceremony, marking the country's ninth participation in the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July–August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. She urged athletes to represent the nation with pride, discipline and sportsmanship, and praised the Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association for their preparation efforts.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
The 22nd Namibia Annual Sport Awards has launched nominations until 31 August, featuring realigned categories and safeguarding rules. Deputy director of sport Irvine Ndjavera called on federation administrators to act as gatekeepers of sporting talent and ensure excellence is identified and nominated.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at State House, calling on the athletes to represent the country with pride, integrity and excellence at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. This marks Namibia's eighth appearance at the games.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Ananias Shikongo, a decorated Paralympic sprinter, will compete in the T11 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July to 2 August) as Namibia's sole para-athlete. The 40-year-old believes discipline and mindset matter more than age, and says he has been training since February with guide Even Tjiviju.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
Local bowling stars will compete in the National Bowls Week from 23 to 30 May at three Windhoek bowling clubs, featuring singles, pairs, triples, fours and mixed teams across all age groups from 11 to over 80 years old.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Team Namibia competed at the 76th South African Outdoor Target Archery Nationals in Johannesburg from 27–29 March with nine archers across multiple divisions, securing several podium finishes including silver medals for Lutz Wahlers, Jannie Meuwesen, Jacqueline Coetzee, and Ilana Malan, and a bronze for Bianca Karsten. Louan Groenewald set a new Namibian national record in the Compound Men 50+ division with a score of 696 out of 720.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Team Namibia has appointed four new board members representing technology, national branding, standards and manufacturing to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and support local production and economic development. The organisation says the move aligns with efforts to promote domestic industry and reduce reliance on imports.
19 March 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 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 →