21 Jan 2026

Swakopmund, Namibia – January 2026

The Namibia National Olympic Committee–Commonwealth Sport (NNOC-CS) Executive Board convened for its annual retreat and board meeting from 16–18 January 2026 in Swakopmund, focusing on strategic planning, governance, and athlete performance for the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth cycles.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress made in 2025 and to align priorities for the 2026–2028 period, including preparations for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 and the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026

A key outcome of the retreat was the adoption of the Strategic Code Classification Framework (2026–2036), which introduces an evidence-based approach to prioritising resources and strengthening accountability across sports.The Board also approved, in principle, the introduction of a Sport Psychology Support Programme for athletes on the LA 2028 pathway, recognising mental readiness as a critical component of elite performance

Governance and financial sustainability were reaffirmed as central pillars of the organisation’s work. The Board committed to strengthening internal controls, transparent financial reporting, and ethical leadership, while reinforcing an athlete-first approach. The retreat concluded with a shared commitment to disciplined governance, collaborative partnerships, and building a resilient, high-performing Namibian sport system

Read more in the media release here.

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