Ishitile reaches final of Paralympic games

NAMPA

2024-08-31

PARIS, 30 August 2024 - Namibia's T11 Paralympic sprinter, Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda competing in the T11 400 metre semi-finals during Day 1 of the field and track events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

By Hesron Kapanga
PARIS, 31 AUG (NAMPA) – Paralympic sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda qualified for the final of the women’s T11 400metre (m) race of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games after winning their semi-finals.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are held from 28 August to 08 September 2024 in Paris, France with over 4 400 athletes competing for silverware.
On Friday morning Ishitile and her guide finished first in heat two with...

Restricted content

PARIS, 30 August 2024 - T11 Paralympic sprinter, Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda while competing in the T11 400 metre semi-finals on day one of field and track events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

PARIS, 30 August 2024 - Namibia's T11 Paralympic sprinter, Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda pictured while competing in the T11 400 metre semi-finals during day one of field and track events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sport

Nantu invests N$100 000 in teachers tournament

2026-10-22 16:30:45

Bush Bucks secure pre-season victories

2026-10-19 09:31:39

Günther backs African Stars to bounce back against Pirates

2026-10-18 12:29:47

Nandi-Ndaitwah lauds athletes ahead of Youth Olympics

2026-10-15 17:24:37

Günther backs African Stars to rise to Orlando Pirates challenge

2026-10-13 11:51:58

MTC increases netball players’ monthly allowance by N$500

2026-10-11 17:12:25

Wanderers crowned Namibia rugby champions after crushing Kudus

2026-10-11 15:08:54

NamPort pumps N$90m into Namibian football

2026-10-08 17:18:45

Athletics Namibia urges newly empowered coaches to plough back

2026-10-07 10:20:41

Sikerete urges Namibia U23s to rise again after Angola setback

2026-10-06 16:46:47

Suren embraces the challenges of European mountain biking

2026-10-06 15:27:11

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Opposition leader McHenry Venaani addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2024 – Ndapanda Pohamba flanked by four other siblings during the memorial service of their late mother, Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa addresses mourners during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 23 October 2026- Mariental Trade Festival officially opens. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) Nampa

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2026 - Youth delegates gathered at the multipurpose centre in Swakopmund in January 2026 for the third National Youth Council of Namibia general assembly. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Netumbo officially inaugurates the Swakopmund International Expo at Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the opening of the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) at Swakopmund on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA