Building sporting excellence
The MTC Namibia Youth Games officially kicked off at Rietfontein on Wednesday, with all 14 regions sending teams to represent them.
ESTER KAMATI
RIETFONTEIN
Coaches have expressed excitement over the MTC Namibia Youth Games, stating that their teams will be tested to the limits.
The games serve as a platform for young sport stars to show off their potential and be scouted to form part of national teams. The sports codes include basketball, volleyball, athletics and Para-athletics, as well as football, boxing and netball.
The games, which have been sponsored to the tune of N$1.8 million by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) started on Wednesday morning with basketball, volleyball and football matches, while other sports such as athletics began on Thursday.
Justin Faria, the coach of Kavango West boys' basketball team, said his team will show their potential when playing against strong contenders during the tournament, since they will be pushed to perform.
He added that the team had limited time to prepare for their games as some of the players had been out of town.
Titus Mwahafa, who is tasked to scout for fresh basketball talent for the national team, stated that this year's youth games “are actually very participatory because we have more regions playing basketball for the first time, both genders.
“What I have seen is that there is a lot of work that the federation had to take up to start development structures and development schools in the regions.
“The regions are trying but the federation needs to meet them halfway.”
He added that a lot of talent and potential can be spotted for the under-21 national team.
Technical official Kally Mulokoshi commended the participation of female athletes in basketball. He added that there is understanding of the game even from regions that are participating in that sport for the first time.
Johannes Uushona, one of the officials for volleyball, said the event was running smoothly and no hitches had been encountered so far.
About 1120 athletes are participating in this year's games.
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RIETFONTEIN
Coaches have expressed excitement over the MTC Namibia Youth Games, stating that their teams will be tested to the limits.
The games serve as a platform for young sport stars to show off their potential and be scouted to form part of national teams. The sports codes include basketball, volleyball, athletics and Para-athletics, as well as football, boxing and netball.
The games, which have been sponsored to the tune of N$1.8 million by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) started on Wednesday morning with basketball, volleyball and football matches, while other sports such as athletics began on Thursday.
Justin Faria, the coach of Kavango West boys' basketball team, said his team will show their potential when playing against strong contenders during the tournament, since they will be pushed to perform.
He added that the team had limited time to prepare for their games as some of the players had been out of town.
Titus Mwahafa, who is tasked to scout for fresh basketball talent for the national team, stated that this year's youth games “are actually very participatory because we have more regions playing basketball for the first time, both genders.
“What I have seen is that there is a lot of work that the federation had to take up to start development structures and development schools in the regions.
“The regions are trying but the federation needs to meet them halfway.”
He added that a lot of talent and potential can be spotted for the under-21 national team.
Technical official Kally Mulokoshi commended the participation of female athletes in basketball. He added that there is understanding of the game even from regions that are participating in that sport for the first time.
Johannes Uushona, one of the officials for volleyball, said the event was running smoothly and no hitches had been encountered so far.
About 1120 athletes are participating in this year's games.
[email protected]
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