Sam Nujoma half-marathon launched
MTC, in collaboration with Athletics Namibia (AN) and the Namibia Sport Commission (NSC), launched the Dr Sam Nujoma Half-marathon in Windhoek yesterday.
The marathon, which did not take place last year, resumes this year and is scheduled to take place on 12 May, starting at Dr Augustinho Neto Park at Ausspannplatz, Windhoek.
According to MTC's corporate affairs manager, John Ekongo, the half-marathon is in honour of founding president Nujoma and this year it coincides with his 90th birthday.
The marathon is open to Namibians as well as international athletes.
As the sole sponsor of the event, MTC this year committed N$139 000 in cash and N$55 717 in kind to the event, which adds up to a total sponsorship of N$194 717.
“As it has been in the past, this gesture forms part of our corporate social responsibility and we are proud to be committed to this cause,” said Ekongo.
Ekongo added that MTC is committed to the development of sport and that the marathon does not just provide an important platform for athletes to compete and test their abilities, but also to honour the founding president.
“The half-marathon is one of the prime events on the athletics calendar in Namibia. The event, named after the founding president, is aimed at honouring him and the disciplined and healthy lifestyle he leads.
“As such the event promotes healthy lifestyles for all Namibians and thus contributes to the efficiency of the Namibian economy and economic development,” said Erwin Naimhwaka, president of AN.
According to Naimhwaka, the event provides an opportunity for national and international athletes to showcase their talents and to prepare for international events.
“Furthermore, the event represents mutual cooperation between corporate and sports in Namibia developing their potential through shared value activities,” added Naimhwaka.
AN urged all energetic and health-conscious athletes to register for the race, and invited more sponsors to come on board.
The event will offer routes of 21 km, 10 km and 5 km, and the organisers promised exciting prizes for the winners.
Runners can register online at www.eventstoday.com.na. Registrations are open until 8 May. Participants should collect their registration numbers on 11 May, a day before the event.
More information on the race is available online at www.athletics-namibia.com.na.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
The marathon, which did not take place last year, resumes this year and is scheduled to take place on 12 May, starting at Dr Augustinho Neto Park at Ausspannplatz, Windhoek.
According to MTC's corporate affairs manager, John Ekongo, the half-marathon is in honour of founding president Nujoma and this year it coincides with his 90th birthday.
The marathon is open to Namibians as well as international athletes.
As the sole sponsor of the event, MTC this year committed N$139 000 in cash and N$55 717 in kind to the event, which adds up to a total sponsorship of N$194 717.
“As it has been in the past, this gesture forms part of our corporate social responsibility and we are proud to be committed to this cause,” said Ekongo.
Ekongo added that MTC is committed to the development of sport and that the marathon does not just provide an important platform for athletes to compete and test their abilities, but also to honour the founding president.
“The half-marathon is one of the prime events on the athletics calendar in Namibia. The event, named after the founding president, is aimed at honouring him and the disciplined and healthy lifestyle he leads.
“As such the event promotes healthy lifestyles for all Namibians and thus contributes to the efficiency of the Namibian economy and economic development,” said Erwin Naimhwaka, president of AN.
According to Naimhwaka, the event provides an opportunity for national and international athletes to showcase their talents and to prepare for international events.
“Furthermore, the event represents mutual cooperation between corporate and sports in Namibia developing their potential through shared value activities,” added Naimhwaka.
AN urged all energetic and health-conscious athletes to register for the race, and invited more sponsors to come on board.
The event will offer routes of 21 km, 10 km and 5 km, and the organisers promised exciting prizes for the winners.
Runners can register online at www.eventstoday.com.na. Registrations are open until 8 May. Participants should collect their registration numbers on 11 May, a day before the event.
More information on the race is available online at www.athletics-namibia.com.na.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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