Sprint legend to build youth sport haven at Outjo

The Frank Fredericks Foundation is developing a sport and playground facility at Outjo, offering young people a safe space for recreation and talent development.

A statement from the foundation says founder Fredericks met with Outjo mayor Barthlomeus !Aibeb as part of ongoing engagements with the town’s municipality on the development of the facility for the town’s youth.

The proposed facility will feature a five-a-side soccer pitch, netball court, and a variety of playground equipment, including swings, slides, a merry-go-round and see-saw.

The statement says the project is designed to encourage active lifestyles and participation in sport.

“More importantly, it is a lasting investment in the well-being, recreation, and sporting future of the children of Outjo, providing them with a safe space to play, learn, and develop their talents,” the track legend says.

The initiative is a gesture of appreciation from Fredericks to the people of Outjo for the honour of naming a street after him.