Sport bosses called to action at awards launch

Nominations have opened for the 22nd Namibia Annual Sport Awards, featuring realigned categories and strict safeguarding rules following the launch of the 2026 framework.

Deputy director of sport Irvine Ndjavera says the success of the awards depends on all federations’ administrators as gatekeepers of Namibia’s sporting talent.

Ndjavera was speaking on behalf of minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp during the official launch of the awards.

“To all federation administrators present today, and to those watching and listening. I’m addressing you directly.

“The success of the Namibia Annual Sport Awards depends on you. You are the gatekeepers of our sporting talent. You know your athletes, your coaches, your officials, and your programmes better than anyone.”