Harambee horse racing competition slated for Aminius

WINDHOEK, 21 JUN  – The Harambee Social Club will host a horse racing competition at Aminius in the Aminius Constituency of the Omaheke Region on Saturday to develop the sport within that region and Namibia as a whole.
Established in April 2015, the club is also responsible for hosting other sport activities like netball and soccer tournaments, mainly for the youth.
A total of N.dollars 53 000 has been put aside this year to be dispersed among the winning horses.
One of the organisers, Karahii Kavari told Nampa on Wednesday that the horse racing competition is the most popular sport in the constituency and always brings people together.
The event, he said, will further benefit business people as it usually attracts thousands due to its popularity.
He added that about 47 horses from all over the country have been registered to take part in the competition and this number is expected to increase to 60 at the end of the week.
The horses will compete in the following divisions: Boerperd, Nambred beginner, Nambred maiden, Nambred graduation, D-division, A-division and Thorough bred.
“The participation of seasonal horses like Professor, General, Katjutju, Okatenda, Von Trotha, Kapenailonga and Chase Me was registered in their respective divisions,” the organiser excitedly noted.
Kavari continued that horses such as Mutjira-mbandje, Suide maak Vrede, Tate-omukuendata and Diesel among others are expected to do well in their respective divisions.
The registration for the Boerperd category costs N.dollars 200, while those for all Nambreds are N.dollars 250. Registration for the remaining categories are N.dollars 300.
(NAMPA)