National champs ignite Windhoek

Narib won the senior national athletics championship men’s 200m competition in a time of 21.19 seconds this afternoon at the Independence Stadium.
Narib was followed by 400m champion Ivan Geldenhuys (21.20 seconds), while Hadago Murere finished third in a time of 21.35s.
In a tight competition, Narib said he was happy to have narrowly beaten his competitor in a star-studded track of classic Namibia sprinters.
The women’s 200m crown went to Carien Oosthuizen who clocked 25.53, while Jade Nangula (25.37), while Johanna Ludgerus (25.47) came in third.
Geldenhuys on the other hand also expressed his satisfaction at winning a 400m gold and 200m silver medal at the competition.
“This was a good event for me because I have worked hard for this and the hard work paid off.
“It is also very special to come and perform in front of your home country and not just in other countries,” Geldenhuys said.
The women’s 100m crown went to Johana Ludgerus (12.29) who beat Carien Oosthuizen (12.22) in a tight race.
Frieda Ithete set a new national record of 12.11 metres in the women’s triple jump, while Tuane Silver set a record in the javelin with a 44.86-metre throw. The previous record was set by Wilna Bredenhann in 1991.
The anticipated 800m saw Arno Angula (1:53.07) beating David Dam (1.53.13) to the 800m event. Mathew Angula (1.54.62) was third.
“I want to thank my coaches for giving me a good plan that I used in the race.
“It was not really and easy race but I a managed to beat a very good athlete,” Angula said.
David Dam said he was pleased with the competition overall despite not winning the 800m event.
Dam, who secured a season's best (3.56.61) in the 1500m event on Friday attributed his second spot finish on Saturday to the energy he used on Friday.
“I am very happy that I managed to get a gold and silver medal because it took so much energy and preparation to do it.
"The 800m race was good but I could feel it coming for the home stretch since I had done a 1500 metre the previous day.
“I am proud and looking forward to winning more races in the future,” Dam said.