Arysteq Asset Management & Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series T4

A Resounding Success in Rehoboth

The fourth leg of the Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series (T4) took place on 26 July 2025 at St Joseph’s Primary School in Rehoboth, drawing an impressive 76 learners from across the region. Notably, 46% of participants were girls (35 learners) — the highest female participation rate in the history of the series — highlighting the growing inclusivity and impact of the tournament and its sponsors.

A special mention goes to Elim Primary School, which made its debut in the series with a strong contingent of 18 players, underlining the expanding reach of the sport.

Standout Performances

Junior Men’s Division:

• Fillemon Ikanda (Olof Palme Primary School) dominated the Under‑13, Under‑15, and Under‑17 categories, clinching gold in all three.
• U13 runner‑up: Natanael Dayelai (Olof Palme)
• U13 semi‑finalists: Daniel Beukes (Orban Primary), Terence Kadandara (St Paul’s College)
• U15 runner‑up: Sakaria Imbondi (CJ Brandt High)
• U15 semi‑finalists: Silas Anguku (Hage Geingob), Terence Kadandara (St Paul’s)
• U17 runner‑up: Silas Anguku (Hage Geingob)
• U17 semi‑finalists: Pascal Eysselein (DHPS), Jason Kadandara (St Paul’s)
• Jason Kadandara (St Paul’s College) claimed his first title in the U19 category.
• Runner‑up: Sakaria Imbondi (CJ Brandt High)
• Semi‑finalists: Silas Anguku (Hage Geingob), Pascal Eysselein (DHPS)

Junior Women’s Division

• Esther Nelenge (Olof Palme Primary) continued her winning streak, taking gold in both the U11 and U13 categories for the fourth consecutive tournament.
• Silver: Sylvi Ikanda (Hillside Primary) in both categories
• U11 semi‑finalists: Sabina Shanika (Monti Christo), Wilhelmina Shivute (Olof Palme)
• U13 semi‑finalists: Wilhelmina Shivute, Herta Pondjamba (both Olof Palme)
• Ester Shatika (Immanuel Shifidi High) earned her first title in the U15 category.
• Silver: Esther Nelenge
• Bronze: Suverasenje Ikorua (Concordia College), Wilhelmina Shivute
• Faith Iiyambo (Khomastura High) won her first title in the U17 category.
• Runner‑up: Ester Shatika
• Bronze: Ndahambela Johannes, Herta Pondjamba (both Olof Palme)
• Suverasenje Ikorua (Concordia College) took gold in the U19 category.
• Silver: Faith Iiyambo
• Bronze: Ester Shatika

A Platform for Growth

The tournament was a tremendous success, not only in terms of participation but also in fostering excitement, fun, and community involvement. Parents and teachers played a vital role in supporting the learners, and the event once again proved to be a cornerstone in the grassroots development of table tennis in Namibia — nurturing players mentally, socially, and physically.

Upcoming Events

The final two tournaments of the 2025 series are scheduled for:

• 9 August 2025 – T4
• 20 September 2025 – T5

Both will be held at the Wanderers Sports Hall in Pioneerspark, Windhoek.