Telecom boosts Namibian netball

WINDHOEK – Netball received a welcome boost on Monday with a sponsorship of N$380 000 from Telecom Namibia.

The money will be used for general netball development, umpiring, coaching and development programmes, new equipment and the staging of regional and national competitions. The international competitions will be organised by the Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU) and the All Namibia Netball Association (ANNA).The sponsorship was handed over to the Directorate of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture at the Katutura Youth Complex Netball courts on Monday.Speaking at the occasion, Telecom Namibia managing director Frans Ndoroma said the financial support would enhance the standing of the game and restore its fame to the glory days of the 1970s.He said the sponsorship fits right in with what netball is all about – that of helping people realise their potential and sporting prowess and helping them in working towards achievable goals.”We believe in the whole matter of youth and youth development and we welcome any opportunity that we have to assist them in maximising their potential and realising their ambitions.We are confident that our sponsorship and support of netball will further strengthen the game as a leading sport in our schools and communities in general,” he said.Deputy Sport Minister Pohamba Shifeta thanked Telecom for its continuous support, saying the company was are an important partner in sports development.He urged the players to make use of the sponsorship by preparing for every game.Also speaking at the event, ANNA president Carol Garoes said netball development in Namibia is never easy, as the country does not have the necessary resources.Garoes said the sponsorship comes at a good time, as Namibia is about to compete in a Tri-Nations competition against Zambia and Ghana.She thanked Telecom for coming to the rescue and promised to deliver and be accountable to the last cent.The first set of games in the Tri-Nations is scheduled for Keetmanshoop from November 17 to 19 and the second set will take place in Walvis Bay from November 24 to 26.NampaThe international competitions will be organised by the Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU) and the All Namibia Netball Association (ANNA).The sponsorship was handed over to the Directorate of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture at the Katutura Youth Complex Netball courts on Monday.Speaking at the occasion, Telecom Namibia managing director Frans Ndoroma said the financial support would enhance the standing of the game and restore its fame to the glory days of the 1970s.He said the sponsorship fits right in with what netball is all about – that of helping people realise their potential and sporting prowess and helping them in working towards achievable goals.”We believe in the whole matter of youth and youth development and we welcome any opportunity that we have to assist them in maximising their potential and realising their ambitions.We are confident that our sponsorship and support of netball will further strengthen the game as a leading sport in our schools and communities in general,” he said.Deputy Sport Minister Pohamba Shifeta thanked Telecom for its continuous support, saying the company was are an important partner in sports development.He urged the players to make use of the sponsorship by preparing for every game.Also speaking at the event, ANNA president Carol Garoes said netball development in Namibia is never easy, as the country does not have the necessary resources.Garoes said the sponsorship comes at a good time, as Namibia is about to compete in a Tri-Nations competition against Zambia and Ghana.She thanked Telecom for coming to the rescue and promised to deliver and be accountable to the last cent.The first set of games in the Tri-Nations is scheduled for Keetmanshoop from November 17 to 19 and the second set will take place in Walvis Bay from November 24 to 26.Nampa