Namibia National Olympic Committee

06/06/2026

The Omaruru OlympAfrica Centre was proud to host the OlympAfrica O! YES Inclusive Workshop, bringing together young people, community leaders, educators, and stakeholders in a celebration of inclusion, friendship, and opportunity.

Through sport and educational programmes, the workshop created a meaningful platform where every child and young person, regardless of background or ability, could feel valued, respected, and empowered to participate. The initiative reinforces the belief that sport has the power to unite communities, build confidence, and inspire positive social change.

We extend our sincere appreciation our Government, the Omaruru Municipality, Special Olympics Namibia, facilitators, participants, and all our valued partners whose continued support helps the Omaruru OlympAfrica Centre create safe and inclusive spaces where children can learn, grow, play, and thrive.

Together, we continue to build stronger communities and brighter futures through the values of respect, inclusion, teamwork, and friendship.

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05/06/2026

📣 MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN | DAKAR 2026 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) would like to inform all Namibian media organisations, journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners that media accreditation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is officially open. All costs is on the own account of the media houses.

The Games will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 October to 13 November 2026, marking the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. Media accreditation applications are open until 12 June 2026.

Eligible applicants include:
✅ Media Rights Holders (MRH)
✅ Non Media Rights Holders (Non MRH)
✅ Written Press and Photographers
✅ Online and Digital Media

Important: Applications must be submitted directly through each media house’s own accreditation account on the official Dakar 2026 Media Registration Portal. Accreditation requests cannot be submitted through the NNOC.

The NNOC remains available to provide a supporting letter to eligible Namibian media organisations and media professionals should one be required as part of the accreditation process.

🔗 Please find the accreditation portal in the link in our bio

05/06/2026

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY IS HERE! 🌍💚

Today, we celebrate our planet and renew our commitment to protecting the environment that sustains us all.

Sport has the power to inspire action, unite communities, and drive positive change. Together, we can help create a future where people and nature thrive side by side.

Today, we encourage everyone to take one meaningful action for the environment. No action is too small when millions of people work together.

Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

🌱 Plant.
♻️ Reduce.
💧 Conserve.
☀️ Renew.
🌳 Protect.

05/06/2026

A proud and historic moment for Namibian volleyball is here! 🇳🇦🏐

After more than 15 years, Namibia is once again sending both its senior national teams to compete in an Olympic qualification event, marking a major milestone for the sport and a significant achievement for our athletes, coaches, and administrators.

The Desert Queens and Desert Warriors will proudly represent Namibia at the CAVB Zone VI Senior Nations LA28 Olympic Games Qualifier in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 7 to 14 June 2026. This prestigious tournament is part of the journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and will see five nations competing for regional honors and the opportunity to advance on the Olympic pathway.

Recognizing the importance of this opportunity, the Namibia National Olympic Committee, through the support of Olympic Solidarity, proudly provided USD 50,000 to the Namibia Volleyball Federation to assist in sending both national teams to this landmark competition.

This is more than a tournament. It is a chance for Namibia’s athletes to test themselves against the region’s best, gain invaluable international experience, and showcase the growing strength of Namibian volleyball on a major stage.

The return of Namibia to this level of competition after more than a decade and a half is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of everyone involved in the sport. As the Desert Queens and Desert Warriors prepare to compete, the entire nation stands behind them with pride and excitement.

The road to LA28 begins here. Good luck, Desert Queens. Good luck, Desert Warriors. Make Namibia proud! 🇳🇦🔥🏐

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04/06/2026

NNOC-CS officially announces Team Namibia that will be representing the Nation in Glasgow 2026.

04/06/2026

🇳🇦🌍 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - TEAM NAMIBIA FOR THE GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association (NNOC-CGA) is proud to announce that Team Namibia has been officially selected to represent the Republic of Namibia at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The official announcement was made on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, in a ceremony attended by distinguished guests, National Federation representatives, athletes, coaches, partners, and members of the media. The programme featured addresses by the following distinguished speakers:

- Ms. Anri Parker, Chief Executive Officer, NNOC-CGA, Master of Ceremonies and Welcome Remarks
- H.E. Neil Bradley, British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia, Opening Remarks
- Dr. Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, President, NNOC-CGA President's Address
- Mr. Joseph Amakali, Chef de Mission, Team Namibia Glasgow 2026 Official Team Announcement

Team Namibia for Glasgow 2026 comprises 23 athletes, 15 men and 8 women, supported by a full delegation of approximately 39 members, including coaches, medical personnel, technical officials, and administrators. The full team is as follows:

ATHLETICS - Namibia Athletics Federation
Athletes: Chenoul Lionel Coetzee, Elvis Khikhoe Gaseb, Charley Matundu, Ryan Williams
Coach: Mr. Gawaseb Zidane | Team Manager: Ms. Madeleine Kotze

PARA-ATHLETICS - Namibia Athletics Federation
Athlete: Ananias Shikongo | Competition Guide: Mr. Even Tjiviju
Coach: Mr. Letu Hamhola

BOXING - Namibia Boxing Federation
Athletes: Mischa Monique Araes, Philip Pumulo Mutalela Hoaseb, Gebhard Tonateni Ipinge, Petrus Jacobus Kotze, Tryagain Morning Ndevelo
Coaches: Mr. Ipundaka Lungameni Lazarus, Mr. Albertus Tamaseb | Team Manager: Ms. Magreth Mengo

GYMNASTICS - Gymnastics Namibia
Athletes: Sureshni Andrew, Anne-Leen Thorburn, Jonie Thorburn, Tyesha Humphries
Coach: Ms. Petra Thorburn

BOWLS - Namibia Lawn Bowls Association
Athletes: Amanda Steenkamp, Diana Viljoen, Ronald Christo Steenkamp, Waylon Wentzel
Coach: Mr. Axel Kranenbuhl | Team Manager: Ms. Lesley Vermeulen

SWIMMING - Namibia Swimming Federation
Athletes: Jessica Olive Twaepwa Humphrey, Luke Arthur Matthew Beukes, José Canjulo, Oliver Benjamin Durand, Ronan Zuberg Wantenaar
Coach: Mr. Jean-Michael Leitner

Namibia's 23 athletes will take their place among approximately 3,000 of the world's finest athletes representing 74 nations and territories at the XXIII Commonwealth Games. Over 11 days of competition, 215 gold medals will be contested across 249 medal events in 10 sports and six fully integrated Para sports, the largest Para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history. The Games unite a Commonwealth of 2.5 billion people, one third of the world's population, under the shared values of friendship, excellence, respect, and equality.

For every athlete selected, this moment is the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. They are ambassadors of our nation's values, our resilience, and our sporting spirit, and they carry with them the hopes and aspirations of all Namibians.

The NNOC-CGA wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to all National Federations, coaches, technical officials, medical staff, sponsors, government partners, families, and every supporter of Namibian sport who has contributed to making this journey possible.

As NNOC-CGA President Dr. Ndeulipula Hamutumwa declared at the press conference ahead of the announcement, these Games are truly going to be on fire.

The full story can be found in the link in our bio.

04/06/2026

Sport grows stronger when every voice has a seat at the table.

We are proud to see our Executive Board Member, Magreth Mengo , representing Namibia at the ANOCA Zone VI Gender Equity and Diversity Forum in Victoria Falls.

As regional leaders come together to share ideas and shape the future of sport, Namibia remains committed to promoting equality, diversity, and meaningful inclusion across all levels of sport.

04/06/2026

1 DAY TO GO! 🌿

One planet. One people. One future.

Tomorrow, we celebrate World Environment Day and the collective power we all have to make a positive impact on our environment.

Every small action matters. Whether it’s planting a tree, reducing waste, conserving water, or choosing sustainable practices, together we can create lasting change.

Let’s stand united for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Namibia, Africa, and the world.

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03/06/2026

2 DAYS TO GO! 🌱

The countdown is on.

In just two days, we join millions around the world in celebrating World Environment Day and reaffirming our commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.

As members of the Commonwealth family and the sporting movement, we recognize that a healthy environment is essential for healthy communities, thriving athletes, and a sustainable future.

Together, let us champion greener practices, inspire climate action, and build a stronger, more sustainable Africa.

02/06/2026