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Namibia sports awards receive 127 entries, up from 111 in 2025

By , based on New Era

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The Namibia Sports Commission received 127 applications for the Namibia Annual Sports Awards, compared with 111 the previous year. The nominations were announced on Wednesday in Windhoek and three categories were created, according to the Commission, which said that two awards received no applications.

The Namibia Sports Commission received 127 applications for the Namibia Annual Sports Awards 2026, compared with 111 in 2025, its chief administrator, Freddy Mwiya, announced, according to the Namibian daily New Era. The finalists were unveiled on Wednesday in Windhoek.

The 2026 edition adds three categories, including Sports Administrator of the Year. Freddy Mwiya said the Commission had strengthened its verification and monitoring systems to assess applications objectively, consistently and in accordance with the awards regulations.

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