Paralympics trip receive N$400 000 boost
Athletics
NamPower has come to the financial aid of nine athletes and their three guides who are preparing for the 2018 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Berlin Grand Prix to take place between 30 June and 01 July in Germany.
The power utility sponsored over N$400 000 to the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) to take its athletes to Germany for the last IPC Grand Prix for the season.
The NPC will use these championships to get some of its athletes classified for Paralympic competition, while at the same time preparing them for the 2020 Paralympic Games that will be held in Tokyo, Japan.
The nine athletes representing the country in Berlin will compete in track and field events at the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark.
Speaking to Nampa yesterday, Memory Kahlari, the NPC office administrator, said this Grand Prix is important for Namibian athletes as it gives them an idea of what to expect ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games qualifiers.
“We are taking athletes from Kavango East, Erongo, Zambezi and Khomas regions to this championship.
“Some of the athletes will compete at a Grand Prix for the first time, which will be a good learning experience for them,” she said.
“We are grateful to NamPower's sponsorship, which we are using to pay for our flight tickets, accommodation as well as cover our meals while in Germany, as we all know the government doesn't have the budget to cover for this competition,” Kahlari said.
The Namibian athletes travelling to Berlin are Ananias Shikongo who will compete in the T11 (100, 200 and 400m), Johannes Nambala T13 (100, 200 and 400m), Dian Jansen F44 (shotput, discus and javelin), Bernardo Immanuel T11 (100, 200 and relay), Bradley Murere T46 (100 and 200), Kinda Chris T12 (200, 400 and relay), Christoph Marungu T12 (100, 200 and 400), Petrus Kasanga T37 (800 and 1500) and Olivia Iyambo T13 (100 and 200).
The guides are Even Tjiviju (for Shikongo), David Ndeilenga (Immanuel) and Enock Kawiwi (Chris).
Michael Hamukwaya will serve as the team manager while Barbara Fernandez will be the team coach. - Nampa
The power utility sponsored over N$400 000 to the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) to take its athletes to Germany for the last IPC Grand Prix for the season.
The NPC will use these championships to get some of its athletes classified for Paralympic competition, while at the same time preparing them for the 2020 Paralympic Games that will be held in Tokyo, Japan.
The nine athletes representing the country in Berlin will compete in track and field events at the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark.
Speaking to Nampa yesterday, Memory Kahlari, the NPC office administrator, said this Grand Prix is important for Namibian athletes as it gives them an idea of what to expect ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games qualifiers.
“We are taking athletes from Kavango East, Erongo, Zambezi and Khomas regions to this championship.
“Some of the athletes will compete at a Grand Prix for the first time, which will be a good learning experience for them,” she said.
“We are grateful to NamPower's sponsorship, which we are using to pay for our flight tickets, accommodation as well as cover our meals while in Germany, as we all know the government doesn't have the budget to cover for this competition,” Kahlari said.
The Namibian athletes travelling to Berlin are Ananias Shikongo who will compete in the T11 (100, 200 and 400m), Johannes Nambala T13 (100, 200 and 400m), Dian Jansen F44 (shotput, discus and javelin), Bernardo Immanuel T11 (100, 200 and relay), Bradley Murere T46 (100 and 200), Kinda Chris T12 (200, 400 and relay), Christoph Marungu T12 (100, 200 and 400), Petrus Kasanga T37 (800 and 1500) and Olivia Iyambo T13 (100 and 200).
The guides are Even Tjiviju (for Shikongo), David Ndeilenga (Immanuel) and Enock Kawiwi (Chris).
Michael Hamukwaya will serve as the team manager while Barbara Fernandez will be the team coach. - Nampa
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