The Windhoek Hockey Tournament (WHT) is gearing up for its second edition, promising to showcase hockey talent from across Namibia and beyond. Scheduled to take place from Thursday to Saturday at the Windhoek High School Astro field. Organizers of the WHT, in a statement released to the Windhoek Observer, expressed their excitement for this year’s...
December 16, 2024
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DTS hosts pre-season Inline Hockey tournament
The Kamikaze Inline Hockey team hosted the Build It Iron Man tournament over the weekend at the DTS Sports Field in Windhoek, with more than 40 teams participating in the tournament. The two-day tournament aimed to serve as a pre-season event for seven different age divisions before the official league starts. On Saturday, more than...
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Namibia Women’s Hockey Team Clinches Kathea Nkosi Cup with a Stunning Victory
In a momentous display of skill and determination, the Namibia women’s hockey team delivered one of their finest performances in recent years, securing a thrilling 4-2 victory over South Africa to claim the prestigious Kathea Nkosi Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. The atmosphere was electric at the Wynberg Military Base as a capacity crowd...
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Indoor Hockey teams return home from Malaysia
The Namibian indoor hockey teams have returned home from their successful campaign at the Sultan Nazrin Shah Indoor Hockey Tournament in Malaysia. The players were warmly welcomed by officials from the Namibia Hockey Union, as well as their family members and friends, at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibian Men’s Indoor Hockey Team had...
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Namibia’s Indoor Hockey Men’s Team Secures Historic Win in Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup – Windhoek Observer
Ipoh, Malaysia – In a thrilling and historic showdown, Namibia’s indoor hockey men’s side made history on Saturday by winning the Sultan Nazrin Shah Cup, beating South Africa 3-2 on penalties. This victory marked the first major international trophy for Namibia’s team, and it was a remarkable moment for their players and supporters.Despite the odds...
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African Hockey Road to Paris 2024: Preview
From 29 October to 5 November, the best men’s and women’s hockey teams from Africa will assemble at Pretoria, South Africa for the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 tournament with the winners joining France (men and women), Australia (men and women), Netherlands (men and women), India (men) and China (women) in securing direct qualification...
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Former hockey star now chairs leading club
Former Ramblers and women’s national hockey team star Anke Erdmannsky is currently turning out for Namibia’s Masters team. Born and raised in Windhoek, Erdmannsky started playing hockey in primary school, and eventually played for the star-studded Ramblers outfit in the women’s top league. “I joined SKW while schooling at Delta in 1984. Then I moved...
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Cormack couple appointed as national Hockey coaches
The Namibia Hockey Union has appointed husband and wife Trevor and Shayne Cormack as national indoor hockey men and women’s coaches respectively. Meanwhile Johan Weyhe and Sedtric Makati are filling the position of outdoor hockey men’s and hockey 5’s women’s head coaches. In a media release on Monday, the union announced the appointment of the...
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Namibian Senior Ladies Inline Hockey Team Triumphs with Bronze Medal at 2023 European Championships
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Senior Ladies Inline Hockey Team recently made waves at the 2023 European Championships held in Charleroi, Belgium, where they achieved victory over Italy, securing the bronze medal. The Senior Ladies Inline Hockey Team began the week in Pool A, competing against Spain, Great Britain, and Finland. Elmay Marais, the Public Relations...
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Namibian Junior Men’s Inline Hockey Team Secures Fifth Place at 2023 European Championships
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Junior Men’s Inline Hockey Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2023 European Championships held in Charleroi, Belgium, where they secured the fifth position. The team faced France, Switzerland, and Great Britain in Pool 2, losing against France with a score of 6 – 5 in overtime, and securing victories against...