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*NAMIBIAN Defence Force’s (NDF) golf team ended sixth overall in the International Military Sport Council (CISM) World Golf Championships held in Karachi, Pakistan from 25 to 31 July this year.

This was the first time the NDF participated in the championships. According to the Sport Officer in the Ministry of Defence Lieutenant Colonel Rinette Hulme, the team battled against different conditions of playing as well as the weather factor.She said in individual matches golfer Rafael Garureb was rated 18th out of the 28 golfers who competed.Hulme said next year’s championships will take place in Brazil on dates to be confirmed by CISM Board meeting in November this year.*MORE development boxing tournaments are needed by local amateur boxers to gain the necessary experience.The Namibia Amateur Boxing Federation (NABF) Secretary-General Joe Kaperu said local boxers who traded blows against the Botswana counterparts in Gobabis, Friday, lack experience and exposure.Out of the nine boxers who fought only two pulled an exciting fight, light flyweight boxer, David Gabriel who defeated the 2005 Zone Six silver medallist.Light welterweight boxer Sacky Shikukutu downed the 2005 Zone Six Champion Herbert Nkobiti.’These are the guys who are going to replace the senior boxers in the future,’ said Kaperu.According to the secretary-general some of the local boxers lacked style and were more passive then active compared to their opponents.*NAMIBIAN Premier League outfit Legal Shield Oshakati City lost 4-2 on penalties against First Division Kwico Rundu Chiefs in a N$15 000 football tournament at the weekend.The tournament was played at Rundu Sport Stadium.The two teams drew 0-0 in their 90 minutes play and were given the opportunity to kick penalties where Kwico Rundu Chiefs secured victory and pocketed N$7 500 plus a floating trophy.The visiting team, Oshakati City which impressed the fans in their semi-finals with Julihno Sporting Club by beating them 5-0, took home N$3 750 as runner-ups.The third prize went to Julihno after they defeated Bingo Football Club 5-4 on penalties, while Bingo Football Club ended fourth with N$1 500.- NampaAccording to the Sport Officer in the Ministry of Defence Lieutenant Colonel Rinette Hulme, the team battled against different conditions of playing as well as the weather factor.She said in individual matches golfer Rafael Garureb was rated 18th out of the 28 golfers who competed.Hulme said next year’s championships will take place in Brazil on dates to be confirmed by CISM Board meeting in November this year.*MORE development boxing tournaments are needed by local amateur boxers to gain the necessary experience.The Namibia Amateur Boxing Federation (NABF) Secretary-General Joe Kaperu said local boxers who traded blows against the Botswana counterparts in Gobabis, Friday, lack experience and exposure.Out of the nine boxers who fought only two pulled an exciting fight, light flyweight boxer, David Gabriel who defeated the 2005 Zone Six silver medallist.Light welterweight boxer Sacky Shikukutu downed the 2005 Zone Six Champion Herbert Nkobiti.’These are the guys who are going to replace the senior boxers in the future,’ said Kaperu.According to the secretary-general some of the local boxers lacked style and were more passive then active compared to their opponents.*NAMIBIAN Premier League outfit Legal Shield Oshakati City lost 4-2 on penalties against First Division Kwico Rundu Chiefs in a N$15 000 football tournament at the weekend.The tournament was played at Rundu Sport Stadium.The two teams drew 0-0 in their 90 minutes play and were given the opportunity to kick penalties where Kwico Rundu Chiefs secured victory and pocketed N$7 500 plus a floating trophy.The visiting team, Oshakati City which impressed the fans in their semi-finals with Julihno Sporting Club by beating them 5-0, took home N$3 750 as runner-ups.The third prize went to Julihno after they defeated Bingo Football Club 5-4 on penalties, while Bingo Football Club ended fourth with N$1 500.- Nampa

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