The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation officially launched the second edition of its marathon, following the inaugural event in 2019. The event, which consists of a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5-kilometer Fun Run/Walk, is open to everyone. It is a celebration of health and community engagement, while also symbolizing the powerful role media plays in […]
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) recently held Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching License workshops in Windhoek, hosted at WHK Gymnasium and the Wanderers Sports Field. This initiative aims to support the development of hockey at the grassroots level as the sport continues to grow in global recognition. The seven-day FIH Level 1 and 2 […]
The first-ever Vocational Education Technical Sports (VETSUN) Games took place in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, with an exciting culmination of five winning teams across five sports codes. This historic event brought together eight vocational training centers (VTCs) from all over the country, with the Zambezi Vocational Training Center serving as the host. The games showcased […]
Three young men who arrived in Namibia as volunteers for two months have extended a helping hand to local youth by donating to the Salute Boxing Academy in Windhoek. The Salute Boxing Academy, based at the Katutura Arena, came alive on Friday when it received generous donations from a group of international volunteers. The gym, […]
In an exciting development for local youth football, the River Heights Football Academy is set to take part in one of South Africa’s most prestigious youth tournaments, the Bayhill Premier Cup, this Easter. The Bayhill Cup, known for launching the careers of many professional footballers, is a dream platform for any young player. And this […]
This year’s AUSC Region 5 Under-20 Games, set to take place in Namibia from July 4 to 13, will for the first time include Para Games and Special Olympics athletes, with more than ten countries expected to participate in this historic and inclusive edition of the tournament. NBC caught up with the President of the […]
A new chapter is being written for disability sport in Namibia, and it began on a Monday morning at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek. A diverse group of players from the marketing and media industries came together for a ground-breaking Co-Creation Workshop, focused on one shared goal: to spotlight the challenges and opportunities in disability […]
The Walvis Bay Salt Eagles wrapped up their ICC Under-Nineteen Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign with a spirited four-wicket win over Kenya in Lagos, Nigeria. While Namibia narrowly missed out on a place at the 2026 World Cup, the team leaves the tournament with heads held high after a series of courageous performances. […]
Namibia is once again taking center stage in continental sport matters, as Windhoek plays host to the 5th Africa Athletes Forum. The event, which brings together athletes’ representatives from across the continent, is marked by high-level international participation and critical discussions shaping the future of African sport. Namibia, through the Namibian National Olympic Committee (NNOC) […]
Kirsty Coventry, the newly appointed first female President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), paid a courtesy call to President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and discussed the pivotal role that sport development plays in shaping the mental and physical well-being of the nation’s citizens. This marks the first country she has visited since assuming the prestigious […]
