{"id":399442,"date":"2026-08-17T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=399442"},"modified":"2026-08-17T19:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:22:16","slug":"ekandjo-represents-namibia-at-rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=399442","title":{"rendered":"Ekandjo represents Namibia at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAMIBIAN rhythmic gymnast Emilia Ekandjo competed at the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, finishing 91st overall in the individual qualifications after competing across all four apparatus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The championships were held from 12 to 16 August 2026, with Ekandjo recording an all-around total of 49.900 points. She did not advance to any of the apparatus finals or the all-around final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekandjo scored 16.450 points in the hoop, 12.000 in the ball, 15.800 in the clubs and 17.650 in the ribbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She competed in the ribbon and clubs events during the championships, delivering a particularly strong performance in the ribbon event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her representatives said Ekandjo had shown passion, determination and hard work throughout the competition, while making significant improvements to her routines compared with last year’s World Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOverall, Emilia has made so many improvements in her routines since last year\u2019s World Championships, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder of her progress and dedication,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekandjo’s participation in Frankfurt saw her proudly represent Namibia on the world stage, with supporters praising her commitment and progress in rhythmic gymnastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEmilia proudly represents Namibia, with her hoop as her armour and determination in her hands. What a beautiful moment of pride,\u201d the Namibian Gymnastics Federation said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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