New Olympics commission
One of the most important challenges of the NNOC is to maintain the views of athletes at the forefront of its actions. The Athletes Commission provides advice and recommendation to the Olympic Committee’s Board, representing the views, rights and interests of athletes within their National Federations.
Ahrens highlighted that the vision of the Commission is: Namibian athletes achieving their potential in sport and life. And the mission: To represent, empower, educate and inspire Namibian athletes
Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Friendship, Unity, Diplomacy, Sharing, Inspiration.
The new members of the Athletes Commission are: Johan Venter (Shooting), Nolan
Angermund (Gymnastics), Cheryl Young (Triathlon), Jonathan Rush (Fencing), Gaby
Ahrens (Olympic Committee), Michau Basson (Tennis), Francois Marais (Archery).