Seven gymnasts take on 18th African Champs

The Namibia Rhythmic Gymnastics team of seven and two coaches left yesterday to represent the country in the 18th African Championships slated for 25 and 26 April in Kigali, Rwanda. The rhythmic gymnasts will participate in the senior and junior categories.



Pictured from left are Faiza Hamuteya (junior), Eleonora Karamfilova (coach), Kayla Duchaine (junior), Joy-Lana Kaboy (senior), Joan Smit (Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) secretary general), Wietsa Snyman (coach), Emilia Ekandjo (senior), Monica Böhm (Exco member), Ngatangue Hambeka (senior) and Peya Kashaka (junior).



They were awarded national colours and sent off by the Namibia Sports Commission yesterday at the NNOC House in Windhoek, with NNOC paying for their accommodation and flights.