!Haoseb targets Commonwealth Games gold after sealing bronze

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2026-07-29
GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) in action against New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) in action against New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
By Hesron Kapanga
GLASGOW, 29 JUL (NAMPA) – Namibia’s 55kg boxer Philip !Haoseb has set his sights on winning gold for Team Namibia after guaranteeing himself at least a bronze medal by booking a place in the semi-finals on Tuesday night.
The 21-year-old, who has impressed on his Commonwealth Games debut, produced another composed display to advance to the last four, crediting his belief in himself, his country and his faith for carrying him thro...
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GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) defeated New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the semi-finals of the of the men’s 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) defeated New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the semi-finals of the of the men’s 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) beat New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
GLASGOW, 28 July 2026 – Namibia's Philip !Haoseb (in blue) beat New Zealand's Alex Mukuka during the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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