Northern Cape bowlers shine at Namibia’s King Price Nationals Bowls Week
Seen from left are Marietjie van den Bergh of Upington, representative of King Price, and Susan Venter from Beaconsfield Park Bowling Club.
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Northern Cape bowlers put on a stellar performance at the prestigious King Price Namibia Nationals Bowls Week held in Windhoek, Namibia, showcasing their talent against some of the best bowlers from both Namibia and South Africa.
The tournament, hosted across three top venues, Eros Bowling Club, Windhoek Bowling Club, and United Bowling Club, attracted around 300 players from various clubs across Namibia, with a strong contingent from South Africa adding to the competitive spirit of the event.
The Nationals featured five main disciplines: singles, pairs, trips, fours, and mixed pairs. With its open format, the competition proved to be fierce, drawing seasoned bowlers from across the region. "The competition was tough, especially with top South African bowlers in action," said one participant. "It was a real test of skill and teamwork."
One of the standout performances came from Marietjie van den Bergh of Upington Bowling Club. A dominant figure in last year’s Nationals, where she achieved a remarkable clean sweep by winning the singles, pairs, trips, and fours titles, van den Bergh continued her fine form in 2025. This year, she captured the Plate Singles title and added a gold medal in the Mixed Trips, reaffirming her reputation as a top-tier competitor.
She also teamed up with fellow Northern Cape bowler Susan Venter from Beaconsfield Park Bowling Club to secure silver medals in both the Ladies Pairs and Fours, demonstrating excellent consistency and teamwork throughout the week.
Their achievements have not only brought pride to their clubs but also raised the profile of lawn bowls in the Northern Cape. With events like the King Price Namibia Nationals gaining popularity and the competitive standard rising year after year, the future looks bright for Northern Cape bowlers on the international stage.
As the dust settles in Windhoek, it’s clear that the spirit, skill, and sportsmanship of the Northern Cape bowlers left a lasting impression, and they’ll certainly be ones to watch in future tournaments.