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Team Namibia

Team Namibia — Represents Namibia at international sporting competitions including the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Informanté

    Team Namibia received congratulations for qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Source

    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 Games
  3. The Namibian

    Team Namibia was named country of the year at the 2026 awards

    Source

    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 launch
  4. The Namibian

    Team Namibia consists of 24 athletes in six sporting codes

    Source

    The team consists of 24 athletes, including a guide runner, competing in six sporting codes: athletics, para-athletics, bowls, boxing, gymnastics and swimming, supported by 18 officials.

    Team Namibia gets presidential send-off to Glasgow
  5. June 2026
  6. New Era

    Team Namibia comprises 23 athletes: 15 men and 8 women for the Glasgow Games

    Source

    Shikongo will be part of the Team Namibia delegation comprising 23 athletes: 15 men and eight women, supported by a broader contingent of around 39 members, including coaches, medical staff, technical officials and administrators.

    Age is just a number – Shikongo
  7. April 2026
  8. New Era

    Team Namibia delivered an impressive performance and returned home with a string of podium finishes at the 76th South African Outdoor Target Archery Nationals

    Source

    Team Namibia delivered an impressive performance at the 76th South African Outdoor Target Archery Nationals in Johannesburg, returning home with a string of podium finishes after a competitive weekend of international archery.

    Team Namibia bags medals at SA archery nationals
  9. March 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Team Namibia appointed four new board members

    Source

    Team Namibia has appointed four new members to its board as it moves to strengthen its strategic focus and expand representation across key sectors of the economy.

    Team Namibia appoints new board members to strengthen sector representation
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Team Namibia requires well-defined systems and early planning for competitive performances

    Source

    The board recognised that well-defined systems, early planning, and alignment between athletes, federations, and partners are essential to delivering competitive and credible Team Namibia performances on the continental and global stage.

    LA 2028 athletes to get mental boost
  13. November 2021
  14. The Namibian

    Team Namibia is a mural painted to celebrate successes of local athletes

    Source

    The mural was painted at Post Street Mall in celebration of the successes of local athletes, including Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi.

    Mural Honours Local Athletes
Sport

President hands flag to Team Namibia for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The News

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.

11 hours ago · Informanté

Today

  1. President hands flag to Team Namibia for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    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.

    11 hours ago · Informanté

Yesterday

  1. Namibia opens nominations for 2026 sport awards

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. President sends off Team Namibia to 2026 Commonwealth Games

    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

  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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Namibian para-sprinter Shikongo, 40, targets Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. National Bowls Week scheduled for Windhoek in May

    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

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Namibia wins multiple medals at South African archery nationals

    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

Thursday 19 March

  1. Team Namibia appoints four new board members from key sectors

    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

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibian Olympic Committee approves mental health support for LA 2028

    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

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

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