(By: Sylvia Hashondali)
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently hosted its first annual Intervarsity Tournament at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) sports field. The event brought together students from NUST, UNAM, UNAM Khomasdal and Triumphant College to compete in netball, football, basketball, volleyball, and chess.
Former NUST Student Representative Council (SRC) for Sports, Recreation and Culture and founder of the tournament, Alexander David, described the event as a “resounding success,” saying it successfully promoted collaboration among universities.
UNAM Main Campus emerged as the overall winner after dominating across all sport codes, while NUST took second place and Triumphant College secured third.
The results were as follows:
Chess:
First place: UNAM Main Campus, Second place: NUST Third place: Triumphant
College Basketball:
First place: Triumphant College Second place: NUST Third place
UNAM Volleyball:
Male Team: NUST A, NUST B; UNAM Kings Female Team: NUST, UNAM, Triumphant
College Football: First place: Unam Main Campus Second place: NUST Third place: UNAM Khomasdal
Campus Netball: First place: UNAM Main Campus Second place: NUST Third place: Triumphant College
Triumphant College SRC member, Morres Samuel, praised the tournament’s turnout but suggested that including more institutions in future events would make it even more impactful.
Chess player Hainghumbi Meke-la-Jesus agreed, noting that the timing of the tournament was ideal, providing students with a refreshing break between tests and assignments while promoting healthy competition and teamwork.
