Niël Terblanché
Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) has donated sportswear worth N$55 000 to the Dome High Performance Centre’s Athletic Club and its Future Stars programme.
The handover took place on Tuesday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund.
The donation included tracksuits and other sports apparel aimed at supporting grassroots and elite athletes.
Coaches, athletes, and representatives from RMR and the Dome attended the event.
Dr Katrin Kärner, exploration manager at RMR, said the company sees investing in sport as part of its role in supporting community development.
“As a company deeply invested in Namibia’s future, we believe in the power of sport to transform lives and communities. We are proud to contribute to the journey of these incredible athletes and to support MTC Dome’s mission of high-performance development and inclusivity,” she said.
The Dome High Performance Centre is home to top Namibian athletes, including Bradley Murere and Denzel Namene, who have qualified for the World Championships in India. Young sprinter Matthew Coetzee is also preparing to compete in Europe as part of the NAPSO team.
The Future Stars programme, one of the donation’s beneficiaries, identifies and develops young talent without access to advanced training facilities. It provides coaching, support, and exposure to high-level resources.
T’Neil Young, High Performance Manager at the Dome, welcomed the donation and praised the partnership with RMR.
“We are thrilled to receive this support from Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration. Partnerships like these not only uplift our athletes materially but also inspire them to push boundaries and dream bigger. With this apparel, our athletes will walk onto national and international stages with pride, knowing that Namibians believe in them,” she said.
The donation highlights the role of corporate support in youth and sports development.
RMR and the MTC Dome aim to continue working together to help young athletes from all backgrounds reach the highest level of competition.
