The Swakopmund Archery Club hosted a two‑day ‘Final Preparation for South African Nationals’ outdoor target competition at the SFC Sport Club last Saturday and Sunday.
The event formed part of Namibia’s readiness programme ahead of the 76th South African National Archery Championships taking place later this month.
Despite high temperatures last Saturday, conditions remained calm and windless throughout the weekend, creating an opportunity for athletes to confirm their final settings ahead of the championships.
“Perfect for testing precision,” several archers commented as the calm conditions allowed focus on form and execution. The weather contributed to personal best scores across divisions.
The event carried significance on the officiating front. Veteran judge Rita Schenk oversaw proceedings, while trainee judge Pieter du Plessis completed his penultimate shadow assignment.
Upon successful completion of his practical evaluation, Du Plessis is expected to receive full World Archery accreditation for both indoor and outdoor judging formats.
A notable milestone for Namibia, confirmed at the event was that for the first time in recent years, the country will field two mixed teams at the upcoming South African nationals, one in the compound category and one in compound 50+.
The Swakopmund competition provided the squad with valuable team‑format preparation ahead of their departure.
The Archery Association of Namibia has further confirmed that para‑archer Jan‑Lotz du Toit will join the national delegation, competing in the para compound men division. His participation marks an important step for para‑archery representation on the national stage.
Namibia’s accomplished Barebow archer Lutz Wahlers will also return to the competition line at this year’s nationals. Having secured medals for Namibia consistently over the past three years, Wahlers will once again represent the country with the aim of adding to his international achievements.
The Archery Association of Namibia extends its appreciation to the Swakopmund Archery Club, participants, judges, and support teams for their contribution to a successful and professionally executed event.
With strong performances, stable setups, and a confident squad, Namibia heads into the nationals with confidence and determination – plenty of reasons to feel optimistic.
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