Cricket Namibia held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to officially mark the construction of the National Cricket Ground in Windhoek, where two world cup tournaments will be hosted.
Namibia is pencilled in to host the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, alongside Zimbabwe, with both nations due to co-stage the senior ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup the following year.
“To be part of the groundbreaking of the national cricket stadium will not come again for us as a board. What you see here today is a physical manifestation of a vision collectively developed from 2018,” said Cricket Namibia president Rudie van Vuuren.
“As we break the ground today, let us break barriers. The barriers that limit our aspirations; the barriers that divide us; and the barriers that stand between us and our goals. Let this stadium stand as a testament to the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for us when we come together for a shared vision and a common purpose,” Van Vuuren said.
“I want to take this moment to thank all the people for this momentous undertaking. The journey has been long, but our vision and picture remain crystal clear.”
Work on the state-of-the-art facility, which will house a high performance centre, restaurant and corporate suites, has already begun.
The stadium, which is adjacent to the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Olympia, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero, who was the main speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony, said the stadium will be a national asset.
“This stadium symbolises our commitment to fostering the growth of cricket in our nation and also beyond. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders who have contributed to making this dream a reality,” said Tjongarero.
“As we embark on this journey, I am filled with immense pride and excitement for what lies ahead. The international stadium of cricket will not only serve as a venue for thrilling matches, but also as a hub for nurturing talent, promoting sportsmanship and fostering camaraderie among nations,” she added.
“Together, let us celebrate this momentous occasion and look forward to a future filled with memorable cricket moments, sponsorships and unity.”
“To be part of the groundbreaking of the national cricket stadium will not come again for us as a board. What you see here today is a physical manifestation of a vision collectively developed from 2018,” said Cricket Namibia president Rudie van Vuuren.
“As we break the ground today, let us break barriers. The barriers that limit our aspirations; the barriers that divide us; and the barriers that stand between us and our goals. Let this stadium stand as a testament to the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for us when we come together for a shared vision and a common purpose,” Van Vuuren said.
“I wanna take this moment to thank all the people for this momentous undertaking. The journey has been long, but our vision and picture remain crystal clear.”
Work on the state-of-the-art facility, which will house a high performance centre, restaurant and corporate suites, has already begun.
The stadium, which is adjacent to the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Olympia, is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero, who was the main speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony, said the stadium will be a national an asset.
“This stadium symbolises our commitment to fostering the growth of cricket in our nation and also beyond. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders who have contributed to making this dream a reality,” said Tjongarero.
“As we embark on this journey, I am filled with immense pride and excitement for what lies ahead. The international stadium of cricket will not only serve as a venue for thrilling matches, but also as a hub for nurturing talent, promoting sportsmanship and fostering camaraderie among nations,” she added.
“Together, let us celebrate this momentous occasion and look forward to a future filled with memorable cricket moments, sponsorships and unity.”
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