More than 200 gymnasts compete

Leandrea MouersWalvis BayMore than 200 gymnasts competed in the two-day Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships, which took place at the Jan Wilken Indoor Complex in Walvis Bay.This was the final competition for the year, where the gymnasts represented seven clubs: Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club (host), Infinity Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Oceanview Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, International School of Walvis Bay, Parkies, and Windhoek Rhythmic Gymnastics Club.Since this is the final competition of the year, the best overall gymnasts were also awarded:Level 1 - Nina-Marie NelLevel 2 – Mila KrugerLevel 3 – Raylene RaynardLevel 4 - Kayla DuchaineLevel 5 – Faiza HamutenyaLevel 6 – Alisa BogomolovaLevel 7 – Christina TheronLevel 8 – Natangwe HanbekaLevel 9 – Lia KafunaHigh Performance 2 – Maggie ShiwedaHigh Performance 3 – Jessica ShitunaPre-Junior: Danelle PeschJunior: Joy-Lana KabooySenior: Emilia KandjalaAdditionally, four gymnasts were selected to participate in the Happy Cup, which is set to take place in Belgium on 8 November.The gymnasts are Peya Kashaka, Joy-Lana Kabooy, Kenandjo Mupeia and Emilia Ekandjo.Sharifa Fernandes, president of the Namibia Gymnastics Federation (NGF), on behalf of the entire executive, expressed the federation’s gratitude and appreciation to everyone who was involved in making the final competition of the year a success.“We had over 200 rhythmic gymnasts from across the country compete for national titles. We have come together as one and stand united for the growth of our sport. In recent times of adversity, we have become stronger and even more determined to focus on the spirit of sportsmanship.”

More than 200 gymnasts compete

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-01

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