Big ambitions for local gymnast

Joy-Lana Kabooy from the Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club, is the only rhythmic gymnast from the coast who managed to qualify for the recently concluded 18th African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali.This being her second time qualifying, Kabooy managed to be placed in the top 20. “It was definitely a challenge competing in the African championships. I am happy that I managed to be placed 19th in the senior division. It was overall an amazing experience, and I would love to go back anytime.”She said that the time in Rwanda was great as she was competing against international gymnasts. “My next course of action now is to train harder. I realized that there are some parts of my routine that I have to work on. I adapted to my surroundings easily, as the weather in Rwanda was not that different from our country, which was definitely an advantage.”Kabooy added that she will continue with the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. “I am going to work hard to qualify for international competitions. One of my biggest dreams is to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, to experience the level of competition. Qualifying for the Olympics is obviously the bigger goal, so I have four more years to work hard to qualify for the next Olympics in 2028.”She stated that aside from these ambitions, her goal is to be the top senior rhythmic gymnast in Namibia. “In order to do this, I need to be focused and dedicated to my sport. I definitely have the grand vision of becoming bigger and better and being an inspiration to the younger gymnasts.”Additionally, she added that her coach is one of her biggest supporters. “Coach Roumi Kostin always has her gymnasts’ best interests at heart. I am thankful for her time and all the effort and hard work she puts in for being there for me, whether it is in working out a routine or choosing music. I am truly grateful for her.”Namibia’s junior and senior teams finished in fourth and fifth positions, respectively, out of 13 nations. In the overall individual junior standings after day one’s all-around competition, Peya Kashaka was placed ninth, Kayla Duchaine 11th, and Faiza Hamutenya 16th.In the senior category, Emilia Ekandjo was placed 17th, Joy-Lana Kabooy 18th, Kenandjo Mupia 24th, and Ngatangue Hambeka in the 26th position. – leandrea@erongo.com.na

Big ambitions for local gymnast

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