The first tournament of the Arysteq Simonis Storm Schools series for 2026 lit up the Wanderers Sports Hall in Pioneerspark, Windhoek on 13–14 March 2026. With a record-breaking 80 entries—53 boys and 27 girls across the U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 categories—the event marked a new chapter in Namibian junior table tennis.
It was the largest entry list yet, showing the sport’s growing reach, while junior table tennis in Namibia for the first time required two full days of competition as well.
Live online scoring and updates brought the excitement beyond the hall, connecting families and supporters in real time, while fresh faces from new schools entered the arena, opening doors for future champions.
The hall buzzed with energy as rallies grew faster, matches tighter, and the stakes higher. Every category delivered thrilling contests, with players showing skill, resilience, and sportsmanship. The event wasn’t just about medals – it was about building momentum for the season and inspiring the next generation.
Results
U11 Girls
Gold: Esther Nelengé (Olof Palme Primary)
Silver: Sylvi Ikanda (Hillside Primary)
Bronze: Victoria Namupolo, Hulda Nambudinga (Olof Palme Primary)
U11 Boys
Gold: Killian Beukes (St Josephs Primary)
Silver: Handura Unondjamo (The Gardner Academy)
Bronze: Daniel Petrus, Mbundje Fortune (Olof Palme Primary)
U13 Girls
Gold: Esther Nelengé (Olof Palme Primary)
Silver: Sylvi Ikanda (Hillside Primary)
Bronze: Emilia Amwama, Wilhelmina Shivute (Olof Palme Primary)
U13 Boys
Gold: Terence Kadandara (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Eliakim Namhila (Olof Palme Primary)
Bronze: Don von Kunow, Malte Helumt Schultz (DHPS)
U15 Girls
Gold: Cadence Farmer (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Suverasaneje Ikorua (Concordia College)
Bronze: Esther Nelengé, Wilhelmina Shivute (Olof Palme Primary)
U15 Boys
Gold: Kamrouz Ghayouri (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Agape Chicalu (St Paul’s College)
Bronze: Jason Kadandara (St Paul’s College), Silas Anguku (Hage Geingob High School)
U17 Girls
Gold: Cadence Farmer (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Lian Gebauer (DHPS)
Bronze: Karolina Shigwedha (Ella Du Plessis), Suverasaneje Ikorua (Concordia College)
U17 Boys
Gold: Kamrouz Ghayouri (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Agape Chicalu (St Paul’s College)
Bronze: Silas Anguku (Hage Geingob High School), Fillemon Ikanda (Highlands High School)
U19 Girls
Gold: Lian Gebauer (DHPS)
Silver: Cadence Farmer (St Paul’s College)
Bronze: Karolina Shigwedha (Ella Du Plessis), Suverasaneje Ikorua (Concordia College)
U19 Boys
Gold: Kamrouz Ghayouri (St Paul’s College)
Silver: Jason Kadandara ( (St Paul’s College)
Bronze: Jason Kadandara (St Paul’s College), Fillemon Ikanda (Highlands High School).
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