FFF awards N$85 000 in scholarships to NSSU stars

Track and field
Mariud Ngula
  • 3 Months Ago 02 September 2024
Frank Fredericks Foundation (FFF) last week awarded scholarships totalling N$85 000 to eight Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) track and field athletes for their outstanding performance at the national athletics competition in May this year.

This initiative is part of the foundation’s effort to support young, talented athletes by providing scholarships for both educational and sports purposes, helping them achieve their goals. Additionally, it aims to motivate aspiring athletes to work towards qualifying for the World Junior Championships in 2026.

The scholarships were awarded to Hardap’s Schuster Julien-Ann (N$20 000) for having the fastest time in the girls’ under-19 100 m (12.26 seconds) and 200 m (25.64) categories and Omaheke’s Kambiri Kazaatjo (N$10 000) for her victory in the girls’ U17 400m, clocking 58.45 seconds.

Dominance in U19, 17 and U15 categories

Hardap’s Prince Daniel Gawaseb (N$10 000) was recognised for his dominance in the boys’ U19 with a blazing 10.88 seconds in 100 m, with Khomas’ Marten Nghililewanga (N$10 000) running 21.83 seconds in 200 m to reign supreme in the boys’ U17 category.

Otjozondjupa’s Auchab Danny Boy (N$10 000) was awarded for his victory in the boys’ U19 for clocking 49.27 seconds in 400 meters, with Oshikoto’s Eshiko Paavo (N$10 000) clocking the fastest time of (1 min 56 seconds) to win the boys’ U19 category 800 m race.

Khomas’ Isaaks Matt-Reece (N$10 000) was recognised as the ‘Most Valuable Athlete’ during the event for his exceptional dedication, participating in the U15 boys’ 800 m 1500 m and 3000 m categories, alongside Hardap’s Mihescho Mouton (N$5 000) who demonstrated remarkable potential by winning the U15 boys’ 200 m race with 22.60 seconds.

‘One athlete at a time’

The foundation's public relations officer, Suama Shingenge, said FFF wishes it had the capacity and resources to help every athlete. “We [FFF] can only do it for one athlete at a time. Earlier this year, the foundation awarded four scholarships totalling N$40 000, contributed N$100 000 towards a back-to-school programme and another N$7 000 as competition travel grants to athletes who represented the country at international competitions.