Archive - Oct 29, 2005
Uutoni, Samaria win top awards
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/29/2005 - 22:05.Japhet Uutoni and Agnes Samaria won the Namibian Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year awards in Windhoek on October 28.
The 19-year-old Uutoni won the award after winning a silver medal at the African Boxing Championships and a gold medal at the Zone Six Boxing Championships. Uutoni beat cyclist Mannie Heymans, endurance rider Armin van Biljon and bowls player Douw Calitz to win the award.
Ireland secure Intercontinental glory
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/29/2005 - 21:54.James Fitzgerald
A tactical declaration on Friday by Ireland captain Trent Johnston helped to turn what looked like a certain draw into an almost incredible victory in the final of the Intercontinental Cup against Kenya in Windhoek, Namibia.
Ireland gamble reaps dividend
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/29/2005 - 21:48.A brave piece of captaincy gave Ireland a chance of winning the Intercontinental Cup final against Kenya, a possibility that had seemed to have all but gone earlier in the day.
By declaring 88 runs in arrears, Ireland gambled on taking Kenyan wickets and in so doing used the complex bonus points system to their advantage. On a perfect batting surface, a result is unlikely, but after dominating the first day, it is the Kenyans who will sleep uneasily tonight. Should they lose early wickets tomorrow, then Ireland will in all probability move into the box seat.