Athlete’s Commission hosts representative forum
The Namibia Athletes’ Commission hosts the 2024 Athletes’ Representative Forum in the capital on 16 November and invites athlete representatives from all Namibian National Federations to a dynamic forum focused on strengthening athlete advocacy and representation within sports governance.The forum features guest speakers Dr Ndeulipula Hamutumwa – an author, corporate strategist, business leader and passionate sports enthusiast – and Shoki Kandjimi, a specialist in corporate communication and public relations. Both will offer valuable perspectives on effective representation, communication strategies, and leadership in sports.
The event will be moderated by Olympian Maike Diekmann, chair of the Namibia Athletes’ Commission, and will be supported by Romio Goliath, active wrestling athlete and Vice Chair of the Commission. Together, Diekmann and Goliath will guide discussions to ensure an impactful, athlete-centred day of learning, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Highlights include:
• Process on Effective Representation of Athletes' Voices
• Principles and Importance of a Fair and Transparent Election Process
• Identifying Common Challenges within Different Sports
• Developing a Communication Strategy for Athlete Representation
• Setting Goals and Timelines for Improving the Communication Processes: A structured approach to enhancing communication channels within National Federations, ensuring that athletes' voices are consistently represented and acted upon.
The Namibia Athletes’ Commission is dedicated to amplifying and supporting Namibian athletes. Through advocacy, education, and forums like the Athletes' Representative Forum, the Commission works to create an inclusive and athlete-centred sports environment in Namibia.
All athlete representatives from National Federations are encouraged to attend. For more information or to confirm attendance, contact the commission at [email protected], call 081 411 5690 or WhatsApp: +41 77 812 72 93.