Von Wielligh, Ntsamba lead the pack in tough Outjo shoot

African Genesis Archery (AGA) Namibia’s third shoot of the year at Moria Private School saw Kayla von Wielligh and Ashton Ntsamba lead the pack in Outjo’s rainy and challenging conditions last weekend.Competing in the bull’s eye and animal rounds (maximum score of 1200) in the senior section, Von Wielligh of Berg-Op Academy emerged as the girls’ champion with an outstanding score of 1128, including 65 tens. She was crowned alongside Community Hope School’s Ntsamba, who dominated the boys’ category with an impressive score of 1156, achieving 79 tens.In the senior girls’ division, the runner-up was Teresa Kasomba from Community Hope School, who registered a score of 1108 (63T). She was closely followed by Jani de Beer of Windhoek Afrikaans Private School (WAP), who matched Kasomba’s score of 1108 but finished in third place with 57 tens.The senior boys’ runner-up position went to WAP’s Ru-Wayne Bezuidenhout, who scored 1150 (72T). Burton Weakley of Windhoek High School took third place with a score of 1145 (78T).Junior winnersIn the junior girls’ division, Amelia von Wielligh from Berg-Op Academy claimed the top spot with a total score of 1065 (37T). She was followed by WAP’s Jeandrie van der Merwe, who finished in second place with 966 (27T). Talitha Garises from Community Hope School secured third place with a score of 954 (18T).The junior boys’ division saw WAP’s Willem van der Merwe crowned champion with a score of 1119 (61T). Luka Janse van Vuuren of Moria finished as the runner-up with 1103 (57T), while Berg-Op’s Albert Redelinghuys rounded off the podium with 1097 (52T).Cubs winnersMoria’s Jonel-Mari Robberts dominated the Cubs girls’ category, delivering an outstanding performance to claim first place, closely followed by runner-up Olivia Sakeus (Windhoek Christian Academy).In the Cubs boys’ division, WAP’s Louw Rousseau reigned supreme ahead of Joshua van Rooyen (second) and Henro Raes, both from Moria.AAG bull’s eye and 3D round winners (max 900)In the Adult Archery Generation (AAG) ladies’ division, Marionette de Waal delivered an outstanding performance to take first place with a total score of 865 (61T). Charne Coetzee was her nearest opposition with 843 (49T), while Ronelle Raes finished third on 820 (38T).The AAG men’s division saw Berend Blom emerge as the overall winner with a score of 843 (47T), followed by Paul van der Merwe (822; 37T) and Johan (818; 34T).GratitudeCompetition organiser Ronelle Raes described the event as an amazing day filled with camaraderie, friendly competition and lasting memories.She extended heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended. “Whether you were competing, cheering from the sidelines, or helping in any capacity, your involvement played an essential role in making our event a success,” she said.Raes commended the archers for their dedication, hard work and sportsmanship despite the unfavourable weather.“Each of you demonstrated exceptional skill and a passion for the sport that made the competition exciting and memorable. To the parents and supporters, thank you for your unwavering encouragement and for being the backbone of our archers. We are grateful and look forward to seeing you all again next year!”AGA Namibia's next shoot will take place at Pro-Ed Academy in Swakopmund on 19 April, where 50 archers will be selected for the build-up to the World Archery tournament in July. The tournament, hosted by AGA Namibia in Walvis Bay, will feature both national and development teams. The final selection of 34 archers representing the country will be made after the Windhoek High School shoot in May.– mariud@nsh.com.na

Von Wielligh, Ntsamba lead the pack in tough Outjo shoot

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