Hamukwaya backs Namibian stars

Namibian paralympics coach Michael Hamukwaya is pleased with Johannes Nambala and Ananias Shikongo's performances thus far at the 2017 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Athletics Championships underway here. Nambala and Shikongo are visually impaired athletes competing in the T13 and T11 categories, respectively.T13 athletes are partially blind and do not need a guide for assistance, while T11 athletes are completely blind and run blindfolded with the help of a guide.Hamukwaya said Nambala and Shikongo never missed a day of training since February, and this is evident in their performances.Shikongo won a silver medal with his guide Even Tjiviju in the 100m on Saturday.Hamukwaya is confident Shikongo will do much better in the 200m, which is his favourite race.