Namibia Claims Seven Medals at African Archery Championships

Namibia’s archery team produced an outstanding performance at the 15th African Archery Championships, returning home with an impressive haul of seven medals after six days of competition in Oran Algeria.

The championships, held from 21 to 26 July, saw Namibian archers excel across compound and para-compound divisions, underlining the country’s growing strength on the continental stage. Leading the medal charge was Saimi Shilunga, who struck gold in the Para Compound Women category. Jacqueline Coetzee added another gold by claiming the Compound Women title, while Jannie Meuwesen was crowned African Compound Men’s champion after a dominant campaign.