The sixth leg of the Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series was successfully hosted on 19 September 2026 at Havana High School in Windhoek. This marked the first time the tournament was held at this venue, which attracted 88 entries. The participants comprised 34 girls and 54 boys, showcasing strong representation across all age categories. The event produced thrilling matches and outstanding performances throughout the day.
Silas Anguku was the standout player, achieving a remarkable feat by completing a clean sweep of three age categories. He claimed gold medals in the U15, U17 and U19 Boys divisions. His exceptional performance highlighted both his talent and determination against strong opposition. Anguku's achievement was a significant milestone in the tournament, demonstrating his dominance in the sport.
The tournament featured various age categories, with multiple players delivering consistently strong performances across multiple age groups. In the U11 Girls category, Esther Nelenge won gold, while Sylvi Ikanda took silver and Kaylee Kahimunu and Asha Kuteeue secured bronze medals. The U11 Boys category saw Immanuel Hishidimbwa claim gold, Kilian Beukes take silver, and Mbundje Fortune and Makundi Madzinga win bronze medals.
In the U13 Girls category, Sabina Shanika won gold, Kataliya Henckert took silver, and Wilhelmina Shivute and Victoria Namupolo secured bronze medals. The U13 Boys category saw Terence Kadandara claim gold, Eliakim Namhila take silver, and Immanuel Hishidimbwa and Kilian Beukes win bronze medals. These results demonstrated the depth of emerging talent within the schools programme.
The U15 and U17 categories also produced impressive results, with Cadence Farmer winning gold in both the U15 Girls and U17 Girls categories. Silas Anguku's dominance was evident in the U15 and U17 Boys categories, where he claimed gold medals. Other notable performances included Karolina Shigwedha, who won gold in the U19 Girls category.
The organisers of the tournament extended their appreciation to Havana High School for providing excellent facilities and helping ensure the success of the event. They also thanked the parents, coaches and supporters whose presence created a vibrant and encouraging atmosphere throughout the day. The tournament would not have been possible without the continued sponsorship and commitment to youth development from Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm.
The support from Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm has played a pivotal role in the remarkable growth of the sport over the past four years, providing young athletes with valuable opportunities to compete, develop and excel. The date and venue for the next tournament in the series will be announced shortly. Silas Anguku's achievement and the overall success of the tournament have highlighted the potential for growth and development in Namibian table tennis.
Key points
- Silas Anguku swept gold medals in the U15, U17 and U19 Boys divisions.
- The tournament attracted 88 entries, comprising 34 girls and 54 boys.
- The event was the sixth leg of the Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series.
