Amakali calls for greater investment in athletes after Commonwealth Games

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2026-08-05

GLASGOW, 23 July 2026 - Team Namibia pictured during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

By Hesron Kapanga
GLASGOW, 05 AUG (NAMPA) – Joseph Amakali, Team Namibia's Chef de Mission at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, says the country's athletes showed their potential, but need better funding and long-term preparation to compete consistently at the highest level.
Namibia finished 29th out of 74 nations and territories at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, held from 23 July to 02 August 2026 in Glasgow.
The country sent a delegation of...

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GLASGOW, 29 July 2026 – Namibia’s Mischa Monique Araes (in blue) in action against Sri Lankan Nadeeka Ranasinghe during the 51kg women division at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

GLASGOW, 23 July 2026 - Team Namibia during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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