AN president ecstatic about Grand Prix

JESSE JACKSON KAURAISAThe quality of the performances and the atmosphere at the Independence Stadium on Saturday were the icing on the cake for an action-packed Grand Prix, Athletics Namibia president Erwin Naimwaka told Sport Wrap. There were scenes of excitement and joy as Namibia’s Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma performed at the Independence Stadium for the first time since her heroics at Tokyo and the Wanda Diamond League.She marked her return to the stadium with a glorious run which saw her scooping first place in the 200 metres, clocking 22.30 seconds.Mboma was followed by Nandi Vass from Unam Athletics Club came with a time of 24.82 seconds, while Johanna Ludgerus from Correctional Services came third with a time of 25.27 seconds.“It is pleasing to have witnessed the stadium in such a lively mood today.“The fans played their part and I am also happy with the level the athletes showed today.“The event was a success because of those that were part of the organisation and I want to thank each and every one of them,” Naimwaka said.Last race for Mboma Christine Mboma revealed that she was leaving for the United States to start preparing for the bigger competitions.“I am happy I won but this was my last race here because I have to start preparing for the world athletics championships, Commonwealth Games and the Diamond League,” Mboma said.Mahmad Bock won the men’s 200 metres, overtaking Elvis Gaseb at the finish line to win the race. Charlene Engelbrecht's senior national Namibian shotput record (13.82 metres), which she set at the Namibian senior championships on 9 April 2011, was crushed by more than a metre by Tuané Silver.Silver achieved her personal best distance and set the record with a monster shot of 14.86 metres. Tresia Kakeda won the 5 000-metre event while Johonna Shikongo won the women’s 800 metres.

AN president ecstatic about Grand Prix

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Namibian Sun 2022-07-07

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