By Staff Reporter
DIVUNDU, August 2 – The eagerly anticipated Kavango-based Sports Academy, named after former boxer Wensel Mavara, commenced its training today across two Kavango regions.
Kavanga Nyanda, a former soccer under-23 national team player and Cuca Tops player, is one of the coaches at the Academy in Divundu. He is responsible for coaching soccer in the under-10, under-15, and under-17 categories.
As a teacher by profession, Nyanda is enthusiastic about his new role as a coach. He expressed, “I’m happy that I can share the soccer experience I gained throughout my playing days with the young ones, and I’m ready to build a strong team.”
Nyanda emphasized the importance of starting with physical fitness before anything else for the players who began their training today.
The Sports Academy has received some sponsorship for boxing equipment from the Chinese Embassy, but the equipment provided is not sufficient, according to the Academy’s Chairperson, Wensel Mavara.
Mavara highlighted the Academy’s mission to fight poverty and hunger through sports and called on the government and corporate world to assist them with sports equipment donations or any other form of support to help nurture professional athletes.
The Academy boasts more than 1500 players across both Kavango regions, participating in sports such as soccer, boxing, and athletics. However, Mavara pointed out the need for additional sports equipment to support these aspiring athletes.
The Academy expressed gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for their support with boxing equipment, but they now seek further assistance.
Mavara concluded, “Those willing to assist the Academy can contact any of our coaches in the two regions.” – Namibia Daily News
