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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The Namibian
Team Namibia consists of 24 athletes in six sporting codes
“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 GlasgowNew Era
Team Namibia comprises 23 athletes: 15 men and 8 women for the Glasgow Games
“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 – ShikongoNew 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
“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 nationalsThe Namibian
Team Namibia appointed four new board members
“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 representationThe Namibian
Team Namibia requires well-defined systems and early planning for competitive performances
“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 boostThe Namibian
Team Namibia is a mural painted to celebrate successes of local athletes
“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 AthletesPresident 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 →