Local grapplers shine in tri-nations open

The Namibian Wrestling Federation (NWF) made history over the weekend by hosting its first-ever International Open Championship at the Windhoek High School main hall. The event drew wrestlers from neighbouring countries South Africa and Angola, and featured a variety of age groups, from under-7 to 20 as well as senior level, competing in different weight classes.The two-day event saw over 100 matches. Local teams, particularly the After School Centre Wrestling (ASCW), dominated the tournament, winning the most gold medals with a total of 17. The Windhoek Wrestling Club (WWC) followed closely behind, securing 16 gold medals.Performances from neighbouring countriesWrestlers from Angola and South Africa also put on impressive performances, capturing both gold and silver medals across various age groups and weight classes. Their participation added a competitive edge to the tournament.Training camp Prior to the tournament, the NWF hosted a two-day training camp starting on Wednesday. This camp provided a unique opportunity for both athletes and coaches to engage in practical coaching sessions covering various wrestling styles. Coaches gained valuable new techniques, while wrestlers benefited from the expertise of world-class coaches.Top results from the junior and senior categories were as follows:Senior Freestyle80.5 to 85.5 kg: 1st Inelton Bombo (Angola).61.2 to 66 kg: 1st Lukas Salom (ASCW).President’s Junior Freestyle63.5 to 68 kg: 1st Manzo Diatuka (Angola).71.3 to 73.8 kg: 1st Slade Shadowshot (CEN).79.3 kg: 1st Pieter Uys (WWC).51 to 56.1 kg: 1st Coulter Shadowshot (CEN).14 to 80 kg: 1st Joel Iipingi (ASCW).44.8 to 48.9 kg: 1st Theophilus Seveleni (ASCW).56.4 to 61.5 kg: 1st Michael Mhlanga (South Africa).President's Schools Freestyle23 kg: 1st Harold Erasmus (WWC).43 kg: 1st Zaiden Botha (CEN).32.9 to 36.2 kg: 1st Jordan Tobias (ASCW).25.4 to 29.9 kg: 1st Granville Swartz (ASCW).28.7 to 29.6 kg: 1st Dian Kotze (WWC).

Local grapplers shine in tri-nations open

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-21

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