Traditional wrestling claims a life

AN old traditional wrestling sport in northern Namibia, Ondjubu, claimed the life of man in the Oshikoto Region on Saturday evening.

Hafeni Ndashiiva died after coming down to earth with his head in a wrestling match with a 24-year-old man, who now faces a charge of murder. Ondjubu is played by raising the opponent from the ground, lifting him over the shoulders and turning before you pin him to the ground.”The deceased was picked up [hoisted] into the air, and when he was coming down, he hit his head first on the [ground],” said Warrant Officer James Matengu, a Police spokesperson.The incident took place at 20H00 at Okandjeke in the Omutsegwonime area.Ondjubu is played by raising the opponent from the ground, lifting him over the shoulders and turning before you pin him to the ground.”The deceased was picked up [hoisted] into the air, and when he was coming down, he hit his head first on the [ground],” said Warrant Officer James Matengu, a Police spokesperson.The incident took place at 20H00 at Okandjeke in the Omutsegwonime area.

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