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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>DISABILITY Sport Namibia can count on NamPower’s unwavering support, the national power utility said while rewarding the country’s 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games team with over half-a-million dollars yesterday.<\/b><\/p>\n

The \u201cjust reward\u201d is to recognise their \u201chard work and achievements\u201d and doubles as a preparatory incentive towards upcoming international assignments.<\/p>\n

For winning a silver medal in Tokyo, evergreen sprinter Ananias Shikongo and his guide Sem Shimanda each got N$150 000, with Johannes Nambala receiving N$100 000 for his bronze.<\/p>\n

Their coaches Letu Hamhola and Michael Hamukwaya were rewarded N$30 000 each.<\/p>\n

Lahja Ishitile, along with guides Even Tjiuiu and Sydney Kamuaruuma, each received N$25 000 for making it to the Paralympics.<\/p>\n

The athletes are exemplary ambassadors and role models whom the nation should rally around, said NamPower chief operating officer Fritz Jacobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe athletes have proven themselves among some of the world’s best and NamPower is proud to be associated with such a great team of athletes,\u201d Jacobs said.<\/p>\n

Team captain Nambala vowed that securing international recognition for the country remains their primary objective.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis really helps us and motivates to work harder and do better. We look forward to bringing more medals home. Thank you NamPower,\u201d said Nambala.<\/p>\n

NamPower has invested over N$10 million in Disability Sport Namibia (DSN) since partnering with the marginalised movement in 2011.<\/p>\n

That investment has yielded multiple world beaters, who have repeatedly shone at the Commonwealth Games, Paralympics and Special Olympics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe achievements of athletes at these events over the years, show evidence of NamPower’s support impact. Time and time again, our athletes continue to make a name for Namibia at international level, and NamPower is honoured and proud to be associated with DSN,\u201d said Otilie Mujoro, the NamPower Foundation head.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is evidence of how committed our athletes are if they receive the necessary support.<\/p>\n

Hamukwaya, in his Namibia Paralympic Committee secretary general hat, welcomed the recognition from their primary sponsor.<\/p>\n

\u201cDisability sport has been making its mark for years. We appreciate this gesture from NamPower very much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNamPower always comes through. They believe in these athletes and we hope it can continue long after we are no longer around.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would not have participated at these international competitions if it was not for NamPower’s support over the last six years,\u201d Hamukwaya noted.<\/p>\n

The funds will be dispensed to the athletes in monthly instalments over two years. However, the coaches will get their dues as one-off payments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that this method will give athletes some peace of mind, knowing that over the next two years they will have a fixed monthly amount to assist them with their day-to-day needs and help them focus on their talents,\u201d Jacobs said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis arrangement will also help them in their preparation for the road to Paris as they travel to participate in upcoming qualifying games,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have observed that when athletes are rewarded with large sums of money, they are not always advised how to manage their funds sustainably. This results in them running out of funds in no time, leaving them struggling to afford day-to-day necessities, as well as the means to acquire training gear and to travel to training facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The athletes largely depend on international participation to make ends meet, as most of them have no other means to fall back on.<\/p>\n

Spreading the funds over two years, starting end of April 2022 to March 2024, will ensure the athletes stay on track.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt shows it’s not only about rewards, but you understand the struggle. The struggle is real,\u201d Hamhola said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to look after our champions. We don’t want to see them destitute after flying the flag of the nation high.\u201d<\/p>\n

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