Athletes Representative 2025

Athletes Representative

1. Mission: To represent athletes views, rights and interests by making their voices heard within their national federation and the Namibian National Olympic Committee
2. What does it mean to be an Representative: a: The object of an athlete representative is to represent other athletes within their National Federation. b: An athlete representative is elected or selected by other athletes and not by the federation. c: Athlete representatives guarantee that the athlete's voices are expressed, collaboratively, professionally and effectively and that the athlete's views remain central to the federation's decision-making process. d: They serve an important role as the point of contact between their fellow athletes, the Federation's leadership and the Namibian Athletes Commission
3. Who can be an Athlete Representative? a: Must be at least 16 years of age b: Never received any sanction in relation of the Worl Anti-Doping Code c: At the time of election /nomination process, the candidate must have participated at the minimum standard of national level or has done so within the last four years.

Melissa Hinz (Female Representative) +264 81 323 3533 mshinz85@gmail.com

Michael Swanepoel (Male Representative) +264 81 128 3180 mmr@mweb.com.na Feel Free to contact them. They are there for you!

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