Tough start for Namibian athletes at Deaflympic Games

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2025-11-17

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter Sheila Haihambo pictured after crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

By Hesron Kapanga
TOKYO, 17 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s track athletes faced a tough start on Monday during the opening day of their heats in the 100 metre (m) and 400m sprints at the Deaflympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
The games, which are celebrating their 100th anniversary, are being held at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field.
Team Namibia, represented by eight athletes in the track and field events, managed to secure onl...

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TOKYO , 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter Sheila Haihambo pictured after crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games . (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter with a hearing impairment Elifas Nghikevali leaving the starting blocks at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo, Japan during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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