WINDHOEK – Nedbank Namibia on Saturday donated N$25 000 to the 10 athletes that will represent Namibia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games set to start in less than two weeks’ time in China.
The money will go towards the athletes’ expenses in Beijing. Namibia will be represented by boxers Japhet Uutoni, Julius Indongo, Mejandjae Kasuto, cyclists Mannie Heymans and Erik Hoffmann, shooter Gaby Ahrens, marathon runners Beata Naigambo and Helalia Johannes, middle-distance runner Agnes Samaria and long jumper Stephan Louw.The money was handed over to the Namibian National Olympic Committee (NNOC) President Agnes Tjongarero during an Olympic send-off event staged at the Wernhil Park shopping centre in the capital.Nedbank Namibia communication and sponsorship manager Gernot de Klerk said challenged every corporate entity in Namibia, and every individual capable of doing so, to contribute generously to the cause.A special Nedbank account has been created into which deposits can be made.The account, under the name Nedbank Olympic Pledge, is held at their main branch in Windhoek and the account number is 12 000 588 553.Tjongarero said the Nedbank account will stay in place until the 2012 London Olympic Games, so that the NNOC not only take athletes but also the general public to the games.On her part, Chinese Ambassador Ren Xiaoping said it is wonderful to see the support of the Namibian people for their athletes.She said the Chinese people have been working very hard for seven years to build the competition venues, improve air quality, upgrade transport infrastructure, provide security for all, as well as deliver the best service in all aspects during the 2008 Olympics.She then wished the Namibian team to all the best and wish they bring back medals.The bulk of the Namibian team will depart for Beijing on Thursday, while the rest will depart closer to their competition days.NampaNamibia will be represented by boxers Japhet Uutoni, Julius Indongo, Mejandjae Kasuto, cyclists Mannie Heymans and Erik Hoffmann, shooter Gaby Ahrens, marathon runners Beata Naigambo and Helalia Johannes, middle-distance runner Agnes Samaria and long jumper Stephan Louw.The money was handed over to the Namibian National Olympic Committee (NNOC) President Agnes Tjongarero during an Olympic send-off event staged at the Wernhil Park shopping centre in the capital.Nedbank Namibia communication and sponsorship manager Gernot de Klerk said challenged every corporate entity in Namibia, and every individual capable of doing so, to contribute generously to the cause.A special Nedbank account has been created into which deposits can be made.The account, under the name Nedbank Olympic Pledge, is held at their main branch in Windhoek and the account number is 12 000 588 553.Tjongarero said the Nedbank account will stay in place until the 2012 London Olympic Games, so that the NNOC not only take athletes but also the general public to the games.On her part, Chinese Ambassador Ren Xiaoping said it is wonderful to see the support of the Namibian people for their athletes.She said the Chinese people have been working very hard for seven years to build the competition venues, improve air quality, upgrade transport infrastructure, provide security for all, as well as deliver the best service in all aspects during the 2008 Olympics.She then wished the Namibian team to all the best and wish they bring back medals.The bulk of the Namibian team will depart for Beijing on Thursday, while the rest will depart closer to their competition days.Nampa
