Namibia’s veteran bowlers inspire with historic Commonwealth Games run

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2026-07-27

GLASGOW, 26 July 2026 – From left to right Namibia’s lawn bowls team has Amanda Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen embrasing themselves after completing their final Section B match of the women’s pairs, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Centre. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

By Hesron Kapanga
GLASGOW, 27 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia’s lawn bowls team has written a remarkable chapter in the country’s Commonwealth Games history, with Amanda Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen producing a string of outstanding performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Competing in Section B of the women’s pairs, the Namibian duo recovered from an opening-day defeat to England to record impressive victories over Malta, India, Tonga and South...

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GLASGOW, 26 July 2026 – From left to right Namibia’s lawn bowls team has Amanda Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen and their coach embrasing themselves after completing their final Section B match of the women’s pairs, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Centre. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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