Boxing fans thrilled

NAMPA Namibian Boxing Federation (NBF) president, Benjamin Rabang, has expressed his happiness with the national amateur boxing tournament held recently at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region.Rabang said the event was successful despite a few factors that led to delays. “We did not have transport to Katima, so instead of starting on Friday, we only drove to Katima on that day and hosted the championship a day late,” he said.Rabang added that despite limited transport, which saw four regions using one bus, they managed to host 12 regions at the championship that was won by Erongo.“The only regions that did not join us were //Karas, which did not have transport, and Hardap that did not compete because they do not have boxing in their region,” he said.Rabang said the competitors showed the future of boxing is bright in Namibia.“Teams really prepared well for the competition and a number of good boxers were selected for the national team. We even saw Junias Jonas compete, as it was a requirement for all boxers who want to be selected for the national team.”Nine elite and four junior boxers were selected for the national team. Junior boxers competed at the event for identification and grooming purposes.The junior boxers selected for the national team are Joy Nangolo in the 48kg category, Junior /Gaoseb (50kg) and Linekela Nghifindaka (60kg), all from Erongo, as well as Richard Hubertus from Khomas (54kg).The elite boxers are Nghiyolwa Paulus from Omusati (49kg), Nestor Thomas from Erongo (52kg), Nampadhi Sylvinos from Ohangwena (56kg), Tryagain Ndevelo from Ohangwena (60kg), Junias Jonas from Erongo (64kg), Mosquito Shaanika from Khomas (69kg), Shikongo Andreas from Khomas (75kg), Shaanika Immanuel from Erongo (81kg) and Henk Roets from Khomas (91kg).Rabang called on private companies to start supporting the development of sport at grassroots level.“We are happy that Kamunu Wholesalers was there to support us with accommodation, the boxing venue and food, which really helped in hosting this event. We want to continue hosting it, but without sponsorship it will not be possible; that’s why we are calling on business support to grow the sport of boxing in this country.”

Boxing fans thrilled

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Namibian Sun 2026-05-11

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Boxing fans thrilled

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