GRN promises support
LIMBA MUPETAMI
WINDHOEK
Track-and-field athletes Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi’s exploits over the weekend once again earned them applause from the sports fraternity in Namibia.
The government also congratulated the athletes and renewed its promise to ensure that they are supported in their quest to earn medals for the country in next month’s prestigious Tokyo Olympic Games.
Mboma ran a time of 22.67 seconds in the 200-metre race at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Spain, whereas Masilingi won her 400-metre race in a time 49.88 seconds at the Orlenz Janusz Kusonciski Memorial event in Poland.
Together with nine other athletes, the two will represent Namibia in Tokyo; however, they need all the support they can get.
“On behalf of the government of the Republic of Namibia, the ministry of sport wishes to congratulate Mbomba and Masilingi on their victories.
“The country is grateful for their wins, which speaks of the resilience they displayed throughout these unprecedented, challenging times as the world battles Covid-19. Mboma and Masilingi are champions. Their legend grows with every win. As the Tokyo Olympic Games draw closer, you should prepare like an athlete, eat like a nutritionist, sleep like a baby and win like a champion.
“The nation is behind you. You put Namibia on the map once again,” said Aina Shikesho from the ministry of sport.
How far the support will extend is best explained by the chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya.
“Cost covers all accommodation for athletes and officials. This includes flight and attire costs. Meaning it is not fixed but based on costs. If cost is N$3 million, that is what will be covered. We asked the Namibia National Olympic Committee and Paralympics Committee to submit such invoices for payment already,” Mwiya said.
Those who have qualified are:
Sprinters Mboma and Masilingi, marathon runners Helalia Johannes and Rainhold Thomas, boxer Jonas Junias, cyclists Dan Craven, Alex Miller, Michelle Vorster and Vera Looser, open-water swimmer Phillip Seidler and rower Maike Diekmann.
WINDHOEK
Track-and-field athletes Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi’s exploits over the weekend once again earned them applause from the sports fraternity in Namibia.
The government also congratulated the athletes and renewed its promise to ensure that they are supported in their quest to earn medals for the country in next month’s prestigious Tokyo Olympic Games.
Mboma ran a time of 22.67 seconds in the 200-metre race at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Spain, whereas Masilingi won her 400-metre race in a time 49.88 seconds at the Orlenz Janusz Kusonciski Memorial event in Poland.
Together with nine other athletes, the two will represent Namibia in Tokyo; however, they need all the support they can get.
“On behalf of the government of the Republic of Namibia, the ministry of sport wishes to congratulate Mbomba and Masilingi on their victories.
“The country is grateful for their wins, which speaks of the resilience they displayed throughout these unprecedented, challenging times as the world battles Covid-19. Mboma and Masilingi are champions. Their legend grows with every win. As the Tokyo Olympic Games draw closer, you should prepare like an athlete, eat like a nutritionist, sleep like a baby and win like a champion.
“The nation is behind you. You put Namibia on the map once again,” said Aina Shikesho from the ministry of sport.
How far the support will extend is best explained by the chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya.
“Cost covers all accommodation for athletes and officials. This includes flight and attire costs. Meaning it is not fixed but based on costs. If cost is N$3 million, that is what will be covered. We asked the Namibia National Olympic Committee and Paralympics Committee to submit such invoices for payment already,” Mwiya said.
Those who have qualified are:
Sprinters Mboma and Masilingi, marathon runners Helalia Johannes and Rainhold Thomas, boxer Jonas Junias, cyclists Dan Craven, Alex Miller, Michelle Vorster and Vera Looser, open-water swimmer Phillip Seidler and rower Maike Diekmann.
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