Archive - Jan 1, 2012 - Story

Namibian cyclist Dan Craven was recently interviewed by Larry Hickmott of the cycling website www.velouk.net. Here follows excerpts of the interview.

A question and answer interview with a popular figure in British racing, Namibia’s Dan Craven, who returns in 2012 with IG –Sigma Sport

Dan was the winner in the most spectacular fashion this year of a stage in Spain (Vuelta Ciclista A Leon)  and next season promises to be a big one with a spot in the Olympics a big target. Dan is one of many riders to come to Britain and help strengthen the sport here.

February

It was a fantastic feeling to score the winning goal. Maggie gave me the perfect pass and I just hit the ball into the net. We were elated with the victory and many of us shed tears of joy at the final whistle. - Charlize van der Linde who scored Namibia’s goal in their 1-0 victory against Uruguay at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poznan, Poland.

It is true that there was a disciplinary hearing and he (Mathew Haikali) has been relieved of his duties (as NPL CEO) pending the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing in March. - NPL chairman JJ Doeseb on February 9.

Quipu TV, which was set up this year following earlier live streaming successes, will be providing this online coverage of the three-day game between Andrew Strauss's team and Irish captain William Porterfield's men at the ICC Global Cricket Academy in Dubai from 7-9 January.



The match will serve as a warm-up game in the Gulf conditions for England before their series with Pakistan. It will also be a showcase for some of the top cricketers from the non-Test playing nations, including stars from Ireland, Scotland, Afghanistan, Namibia and the UAE.