{"id":55908,"date":"2023-10-13T16:23:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/chess-federation-gets-support-from-namdia"},"modified":"2023-10-13T17:21:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T17:21:17","slug":"chess-federation-gets-support-from-namdia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/chess-federation-gets-support-from-namdia","title":{"rendered":"Chess federation gets support from Namdia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Namibia Chess Federation received a financial boost of N$286 724 from the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Foundation on Wednesday towards its participation in the 2023 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cadet Championships.<\/p>\n<p>The amount will cover the team\u2019s flight tickets, accommodation, attire, competition fees and meals at the 2023 FIDE World Cadet Under-8, U-10 and U-12 Championships in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from 14 to 17 October.<\/p>\n<p>Goodwill Khoa, the president of the Namibia Chess Federation, expressed his gratitude for the support, saying this sponsorship serves as an inspiring example of how private organisations can contribute to the development of young talent and the promotion of sports excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Khoa added that the sponsorship shows that the foundation \u201cbelieves in the potential of young chess stars to bring glory to Namibia on the global stage\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInvesting in young players is a significant step towards shaping the future of Namibian sports, and Namdia Foundation\u2019s sponsorship is a perfect example of how private organisations can contribute to the development of promising talent and promote sports excellence. This opportunity not only provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance for these young players but also highlights the foundation\u2019s crucial role in this development,\u201d Khoa said.<\/p>\n<p>He also stated that this year\u2019s journey to Egypt is particularly special, as it follows the African Youth Chess Championships 2023 in Cairo, Egypt, where Namibia participated.<\/p>\n<p>However, the trip to the FIDE World Cadet Championships has seen several players withdraw due to the need to catch up with schoolwork, highlighting the dedication and balance these young players must strike between their academics and their passion for chess.<\/p>\n<p>The three promising chess prodigies who were selected to represent Namibia in the championships are Boy Dien, Iyaloo Hamutumwa and Kaino Moongo.<\/p>\n<p>They will be accompanied by the team manager and head of the delegation, Lloyd Dien, as well as the head coach and president of the Namibia Chess Federation, Khoa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. The Namibia Chess Federation received a financial boost of N$286 724 from the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Foundation on Wednesday towards its participation in the 2023 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cadet Championships. 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