NNOC helps wrestler Homateni

WINDHOEK – The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) continued its commitment towards the development of local sportsmen this week when it handed over a sponsorship to local wrestler Johannes Homateni to study coaching.

Homateni, who retired from active wrestling after the All-Africa Games in Algeria, has already started a four-month coaching course in Montreal, Canada. The substantial sponsorship was made possible by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Olympic Solidarity programme.NNOC President Agnes Tjongarero said the NNOC in the past also sponsored gymnasts, swimmers, triathletes and track-and-field athletes.She said the aim was to develop the technical departments like coaching of the various federations along with their athletes.President of the Namibia Wrestling Federation Dawie Augustyn thanked the NNOC for the opportunity given to Homateni, saying it will help Homateni to become a national coach.A total of N$42 000 was given to Homateni.who will learn the various aspect of coaching on a basic level.Homateni before he retired, was the leading wrestler in the country and competed at the All Africa Games and the Commonwealth Games.NampaThe substantial sponsorship was made possible by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Olympic Solidarity programme.NNOC President Agnes Tjongarero said the NNOC in the past also sponsored gymnasts, swimmers, triathletes and track-and-field athletes.She said the aim was to develop the technical departments like coaching of the various federations along with their athletes.President of the Namibia Wrestling Federation Dawie Augustyn thanked the NNOC for the opportunity given to Homateni, saying it will help Homateni to become a national coach.A total of N$42 000 was given to Homateni.who will learn the various aspect of coaching on a basic level.Homateni before he retired, was the leading wrestler in the country and competed at the All Africa Games and the Commonwealth Games.Nampa