Staff Reporter

THE Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) has despatched a crew of 12 athletes to Manama, Bahrain, to take part within the 2024 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Gymnasiade, going down from Wednesday, 23 October 2024, to Thursday, 31 October 2024.

The crew departed Namibia on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, and can return on Friday, 1 November 2024. Rogerdeltry Kambatuku, NSSU’s National Coordinator, revealed that the crew, comprising six women and 6 boys, was chosen in the course of the National Athletics Championships held in Windhoek from 10 to 12 May 2024.

He revealed that the six women are Leena Ekandjo, Linda Ndemuta Hailulu, Kazaatjo Kambiri, Diana Valendelwa Kosmos, Liezel Mwiza Munyaza, and Alexandra Veronique Scheepers, whereas the six boys are Delano Apollus, Etienne Lombaard, Martin Nghililewanga, William Bartlo Van Wyk, Burger Wilhelm Oelofsen, and Lodewikus L’Wyk Viljoen.

“This will be the third time that Namibia, under the banner of the NSSU, will participate in the ISF Gymnasiade after competing in the inaugural edition in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2021 and the U/15 Gymnasiade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last year (2023),” Kambatuku defined.

He confirmed that the crew will likely be accompanied by seven officers this yr: Teofilus Nuugulu, Head of Delegation; Ngatunuevi Matundu, Deputy Head of Delegation; Liebhardt Mogotsi, Coach; Royal Sanyambe, Boys’ Team Manager; Ilona Tuaandi, Girls’ Team Manager; Donatha Ngunovandu, Team Medic; and Sakaria Mwaal, Safeguarding Officer.

“The 2024 ISF Gymnasiade represents more than just a competition. It is a convergence of youth, talent, and the spirit of international cooperation as athletes compete in 26 different sports codes. At NSSU, we are grateful that we can provide these Namibian youth with an opportunity and a stage where they can showcase their dedication, skill, and sportsmanship in a truly global arena,” Kambatuku added.