Ndeilenga still hopeful
Athletes around the country continue to comfort and encourage each other during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
WINDHOEK
Paralympic guide David Ndeilenga has urged athletes to remain optimistic that this year will still end on a high note in terms of sport.
He had hoped to improve the performances this year of Lahja Ishitile and others he guides at Paralympic competitions.
However, the coronavirus pandemic delayed his plans, following the cancellation of may sporting events around the world.
This has not deterred the passionate guide though, who said he still believes things will get better for athletes.
Tough times
“It has indeed been a very difficult period for all of us as athletes, because we felt deprived from doing what we love most.
“We however had to accept our fate and remain hopeful that things will get better.
“The signs are there that things will get better, because some football leagues around the world have resumed, and I am sure that soon athletics events will follow,” he said.
Born on 15 May 1990, Ndeilenga has always been passionate about athletics. He lived in the north of the country for most of his childhood, but moved to Windhoek to pursue his studies. As an athlete, Ndeilenga was successful at national level, but never competed at regional competitions and world championships.
He rather chose to become a guide for those who need assistance in track and field events.
Getting back to shape
“For me as a guide, I also have to make sure that I return to full fitness and be ready for bigger events with the athletes.
“All I hope for is that the athletes I guide have not been affected by this difficult period and will return to the track rejuvenated.
“It is not an easy thing to do for someone who has not been very active to return to full speed, but that can be achieved with hard work on the training ground,” Ndeilenga said.
WINDHOEK
Paralympic guide David Ndeilenga has urged athletes to remain optimistic that this year will still end on a high note in terms of sport.
He had hoped to improve the performances this year of Lahja Ishitile and others he guides at Paralympic competitions.
However, the coronavirus pandemic delayed his plans, following the cancellation of may sporting events around the world.
This has not deterred the passionate guide though, who said he still believes things will get better for athletes.
Tough times
“It has indeed been a very difficult period for all of us as athletes, because we felt deprived from doing what we love most.
“We however had to accept our fate and remain hopeful that things will get better.
“The signs are there that things will get better, because some football leagues around the world have resumed, and I am sure that soon athletics events will follow,” he said.
Born on 15 May 1990, Ndeilenga has always been passionate about athletics. He lived in the north of the country for most of his childhood, but moved to Windhoek to pursue his studies. As an athlete, Ndeilenga was successful at national level, but never competed at regional competitions and world championships.
He rather chose to become a guide for those who need assistance in track and field events.
Getting back to shape
“For me as a guide, I also have to make sure that I return to full fitness and be ready for bigger events with the athletes.
“All I hope for is that the athletes I guide have not been affected by this difficult period and will return to the track rejuvenated.
“It is not an easy thing to do for someone who has not been very active to return to full speed, but that can be achieved with hard work on the training ground,” Ndeilenga said.
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