National athletics

Ester Kamati
Elizabeth Joseph



The annual calendar will be discussed at the upcoming council meeting and congress, and once approved, will be posted on the Athletics Namibia (AN) website.

The selection process of athletes is based on performance, with IAAF Scoring Tables used to determine the best performances for events and competitions that do not have qualification requirements. For events that have qualifications requirements, an athlete has to meet the set qualification requirements in order to be selected.

AN has specific goals in place for athletics countrywide and says, in terms of their current strategy, they intend to develop a competitive domestic athletics calendar, which will improve standards and make athletes competitive regionally, continentally and globally.

“We will continue to improve the administration of athletics through reviewing AN’s structures. We will also continue with the development of our coaches and officials,” AN president Erwin Naimhwaka said.

Athletes needs to be dedicated, disciplined and motivated and believe in their potential.

International competitions

Since the Olympics take place next year, there are several world championships (world indoor, world u/20, world half marathon) and the African Championships scheduled to take place.