Shower condom incident rocks Youth Games

A SCANDAL has rocked the Zone Six Under-20 Youth Games following a case of attempted rape that was reported over the weekend.

It is alleged that a South African athlete attempted to rape a female athlete from Swaziland. Both are staying at the Youth Games Athletes’ Village at the University of Namibia campus.Namibian Police Warrant Officer James Matengu confirmed that a case had been registered with the Police and that it was being handled by NamPol’s Woman and Child Protection Unit.The suspect has not yet been arrested.According to sources at the Athletes’ Village, the suspect allegedly followed the victim into the shower, wearing only a condom.When the victim noticed the suspect’s presence, she screamed and her would-be assailant fled.Approached for comment, chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Vetumbuavi Veii confirmed the incident to Nampa on Monday.According to Veii, the incident was unfortunate, adding that it was a criminal case that was being investigated by the Namibian Police.He did not say what action the Zonal Organising Committee would take if the athlete was arrested.The Games, which started last week, have also been marred by accreditation woes, while both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from South Africa were sent home because they did not meet the age requirements.Five countries that were expected to compete could not make it due to various reasons.The Malawians could not afford to travel to Namibia, while Tanzania and the DRC failed to pitch due to unknown reasons.Mauritius and Madagascar decided to snub the Games, saying that they were not available.The Games end today.- NampaBoth are staying at the Youth Games Athletes’ Village at the University of Namibia campus.Namibian Police Warrant Officer James Matengu confirmed that a case had been registered with the Police and that it was being handled by NamPol’s Woman and Child Protection Unit.The suspect has not yet been arrested.According to sources at the Athletes’ Village, the suspect allegedly followed the victim into the shower, wearing only a condom.When the victim noticed the suspect’s presence, she screamed and her would-be assailant fled.Approached for comment, chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Vetumbuavi Veii confirmed the incident to Nampa on Monday.According to Veii, the incident was unfortunate, adding that it was a criminal case that was being investigated by the Namibian Police.He did not say what action the Zonal Organising Committee would take if the athlete was arrested.The Games, which started last week, have also been marred by accreditation woes, while both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from South Africa were sent home because they did not meet the age requirements.Five countries that were expected to compete could not make it due to various reasons.The Malawians could not afford to travel to Namibia, while Tanzania and the DRC failed to pitch due to unknown reasons.Mauritius and Madagascar decided to snub the Games, saying that they were not available.The Games end today.- Nampa