Ishitile scoops gold for Namibia

NAMPA

2024-08-31

PARIS, 31 August 2024 – Paralympic sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda celebrating after winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and setting a new Paralympic record in the women’s T11 400 metre race. Ishitile and Shimanda clocked 56.20 seconds to win gold at the Stade de Paris. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

By Hesron Kapanga
PARIS, 31 AUG (NAMPA) – Paralympian Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda on Saturday won Namibia’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a new Paralympic record in the women’s T11 400 metre (m) sprint.
Ishitile, who is making her third appearance at the Paralympic Games, finally broke through with her guide by clocking 56.20 seconds in the final race of the T11 400m to win a gold medal at the Stade de France....

Restricted content

PARIS, 31 August 2024 – Paralympic sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda celebrate after winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Saturday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

PARIS, 31 August 2024 – Paralympic sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda celebrate after winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a new Paralympic record in the women’s T11 400 metre race. They clocked 56.20 seconds to win a gold medal at the Stade de France. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sport

Brave Warriors focus on team unity

2026-09-23 15:54:02

Young Warriors cruise into semi-final

2026-09-23 12:00:01

Construction of Nkurenkuru Sports Centre Phase 1B set to start under N$22 million plan

2026-09-23 11:57:20

Desert Jewels keep World Cup dream alive with emphatic Tanzania win

2026-09-22 14:12:32

Super Stars win Gobabis’ pre-season tourney

2026-09-21 17:54:04

Sangwali Combined School scoops inagural Dr Conrad Lutombi floating trophy

2026-09-21 16:55:46

Desert Jewels maintain winning momentum with Zimbabwe victory

2026-09-21 16:54:23

Wanderers maintain dominance with win over United

2026-09-21 08:46:44

Desert Jewels begin Africa Netball Cup campaign with victory over Botswana

2026-09-21 08:06:04

Young Warriors stun hosts Mozambique to maintain perfect start

2026-09-21 08:03:51

Nghutenanye retains WBO Global title

2026-09-20 13:25:06

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN) Chairperson Paulus Mulunga. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during her address at the UN General Assembly in New York. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 – Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary Fransina Kahungu (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - SPWC Assistant Secretary for Research, Information and Programmes, Ruth Masake. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

LUBANGO, 23 September 2026 - Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

ERONGO REGIONAL MAGISTRATES

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) incumbent secretary Fransina Kahungu retains her position ahead of the Katima Mulilo congress. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2023 - Swapo Party Women's Council assistant secretary for research, information and programme Ruthy Misake. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA