Top gymnasts shine at Outjo championship

Gymnastics
The country's best in trampoline, double-mini trampoline, tumbling and mini-trampoline gymnastics was on display.
Geneva de Jager
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The Namibia Gymnastics Federation achieved a new milestone by hosting its annual Trampoline and Tumbling National Championships in Outjo for the very first time, bringing together 68 exceptional gymnasts from across the country.

The two-day national event brought together competitors representing four top clubs: Moria Outjo, Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club, Windhoek Trampoline Club, and Chalk Windhoek.

Competitors demonstrated technical mastery, physical discipline, and competitive flair across four distinct event disciplines, namely trampoline, double-mini trampoline, tumbling and mini-trampoline.

The annual national trophies rewarded consistent athletic performance across the entire 2026 competitive calendar. Under the NGF's official scoring system, overall trophy winners were determined by combining accumulated scores from three qualifying meets throughout the year, weighted alongside double points earned during the national finals in Outjo.


Trophy winners

Trampoline: Level 1 winner Zinkayla Strauss (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club), Level 5 winner Amy van Zyl (Windhoek Trampoline Club), Level 7 winner Chalton Ipinge (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club), and Level 10 winner Jessica Schlabitz (Chalk).

Double-Mini Trampoline: Level 1 winner Sune Burger (Windhoek Trampoline Club), Level 4 winner Marlene Schulz (Chalk), Level 8 winner JJ Snyders (Windhoek Trampoline Club), and Level 9 winner Elanza Steyl (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club).

Tumbling: Level 1 winner Zinkayla Strauss (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club), Level 3 winner Darius Botes (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club), Level 5 winner Shaun Wilders (Moria), and Level 6 winner Jessica Schlabitz (Chalk).

Mini-Trampoline: Level 1 winner Loide Nandago (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club).


Regional Focus

Beyond the primary level trophies, several standout athletes received special awards honouring sportsmanship, dedication, and technical improvement.

Elanza Steyl was awarded the Clarissa Trophy for Most Improved Female Gymnast on Trampoline, whilst Mia Ann Bruyns earned the Charlize van Zyl Trophy for Most Dedication.

The Lance Potgieter Passion Trophy was presented to Streicher Laas, and Chalton Ipinge was named Most Improved Boy.

With the national season concluded, qualified Namibian gymnasts now shift their attention toward international duties, fine-tuning their routines ahead of the Region 5 Competition set for 4 and 5 December in South Africa.

The federation expressed its sincere gratitude to host club Moria, event organisers, judges, and supporting families for making this inaugural Outjo championship an unforgettable success.

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