Archive - Aug 2009

The first long course gala of the 2009 swimming season, the Dillinger Cup produced some excellent results in Swakopmund over the weekend with several event records and Namibian records being established. Unfortunately the great performances were overshadowed by a sense of despondency as the Swakopmund Indoor Pool will soon be demolished to make way for a new hotel complex, thereby bringing to an end the rich history of the Dillinger Cup competition.

Namibian cyclist Erik Hoffmann gave himself a great 28th birthday present when he beat a field of top class competitors to win the Baden Wurtemberg Championships on August 22.

Competing against professional cyclists from amongst others the Swiss Team Neotel, KT Team Milram and the Bavarian Mapei Heizomat Team, Hoffmann gave a great performance to win the race ahead of Florian Forn and David Hesselbarth, both of Team Mapei Heizomat.

Otjiwarongo Municipality defeated Ondangwa Sport Centre 1-0 in the final of the NFA U16 Development Tournament at Gobabis to record their second title in the competition.

According to a press release by the NFA secretariat, the 2007 winners started their assault with a 3-0 drubbing of Kalkrand before succumbing to a 1-0 defeat to the 2008 winners Ongwediva.
Despite this defeat, Otjiwarongo emerged as Group C winners whenthey were awarded the points after their final group opponents Okahandja Town Council failed to turn up.

Rehoboth players celebrate after beating Wanderers 24-23.

Wanderers prop Heino Senekal on the charge against Rehoboth.

Wanderers prop Johnny Redelinghuys on the charge.

Wanderers flank Corne Powell passes the ball.