On Saturday the 5th of March the best Karateka from various regions in Namibia participated for placement in the 2022 Namibian National Karate Squad.
The National Karate Squad is ultimately selected by the Namibian Karate Union to choose a team that will represent the country at International Karate Events. The squad will continue to train and sharpen their skills in preparation for championships such as the Junior African Games and the AUSC Region 5 South Championships coming up in May.
OGKN would like to congratulate the following athletes on qualifying for the 2022 Namibian National Squad and wishes them all the best with the upcoming preparations.
KATA
| Name | Division |
| Viutua Timia Kameeta | Senior Female |
| Justin Scholtz | Junior Male |
| Zuriel Campbell | Junior Male |
| Jewel Slinger | Junior Female |
| Kyle Claasen | Cadet Male |
| Ane Cecilia Olivier | Cadet Female |
| Veronicah Kashweka | Cadet Female |
| Ryan Shiyukifeni | Under 14 Male |
| Jessie Herero | Under 12 Male |
| Cathryn Claasen | Under 12 Female |
| Lize Van Wyk | Under 12 Female |
KUMITE
| Name | Division |
| Stefan Van Der Merwe | Senior Male U67kg |
| Joshua Kunneke | Senior Male U84kg |
| Zuriel Campbell | Junior Male U61kg |
| Justin Scholtz | Junior Male U68kg |
| Luciano Basson | Junior Male U68kg |
| Kundayi Muganga | Junior Male U68kg |
| Jewel Slinger | Junior Female 59kg+ |
| Kyle Claasen | Cadet Male U57kg |
| Ane Cecilia Olivier | Cadet Female U54kg |
| Ryan Shiyukifeni | Under 14 Male U40kg |
| Penda Atshipara | Under 12 Male U30kg |
| Cathryn Claasen | Under 12 Female U30kg |
| Lize Van Wyk | Under 12 Female 40kg+ |