{"id":80590,"date":"2024-11-14T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T14:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibia-gets-n3m-floors-for-africa-netball-cup"},"modified":"2024-11-14T14:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T14:29:00","slug":"namibia-gets-n3m-floors-for-africa-netball-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibia-gets-n3m-floors-for-africa-netball-cup","title":{"rendered":"Namibia gets N$3m floors for Africa Netball Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Netball Namibia (NN) has secured two sprung wooden floors for the upcoming Africa Netball Cup slated for Swakopmund in December.<\/b><\/p>\n

The competition will be held inside the multipurpose MTC Dome from 9 to 12 December.<\/p>\n

Commonly used for activities like dancing, gymnastics and fitness, a sprung wooden floor absorbs shock and is designed to reduce the risk of injury from repeated impact.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s often made of wood and foam blocks attached to the bottom to provide a slight bounce.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Desert Radio recently, NN vice president Connie Samaria, who doubles as the local organising committee chairperson, said the floors were acquired at a combined cost of N$3 million through a mystery stakeholder whose identity will be made public in due course.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the requirements from World Netball is that a country should be able to have a wooden sprung floor at its disposal, and that the competition must be played in an indoor complex,\u201d Samaria said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have not had one, but we are glad to announce that through the support of our stakeholder, we secured two such sprung floors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Installing these special surfaces shows Namibia\u2019s readiness and ability to host the competition, which in turn advances the country\u2019s development agenda, Samaria said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past, Namibia could not continue hosting sanctioned international events because of the netball requirement set for any country that would like to host a ranking game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year we were fortunate to secure the rights to host it in Namibia. Our intent was to put our name in the hat to secure the hosting rights as part of the federation\u2019s long-term strategic plan,\u201d Samaria said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHosting an event of that magnitude contributes significantly to the growing economy of a region hosting the event, because all the services the participating countries require will benefit both Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ten nations have confirmed their participation, with two others expected to make a decision on their inclusion by tomorrow.<\/p>\n

The participating visitors are expected to arrive in the country by 6 and 7 December.<\/p>\n

Namibia\u2019s Desert Jewels are looking to go one better this year, following their runner-up finish at the 2023 edition in Gaborone, Botswana.<\/p>\n

Part of the strategic plan is to ensure that Namibia improves its ranking by regularly competing in international netball competitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlayers will be exposed to the level of play and dimension changes and characteristics of national teams in Africa and the world,\u201d Samaria said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are talking about having the senior level of all African countries, but we have to develop groups like the under-19 shadow team and under-21.\u201d<\/p>\n

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