Namibia at the African Games
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| Namibia at the African Games | |
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| IOC code | NAM |
| NOC | Namibian Sports Commission |
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| African Games appearances (overview) | |
Namibia (NAM) has competed in the last eight African Games, first appearing in 1991. Athletes from Namibia have won a total of fifty-one medals, including seven gold.
Namibia gained independence on 1 February 1990 with the introduction of majority rule and end of apartheid.[1] The country attended the next Games in 1991, participating disabled and able-bodied athletes sharing the medals equally.[2] The country's involvement in the African Games is the responsibility of the Namibian Sports Commission which provides funding for participation in the events.[3]
