Namibia: Masilingi Swaps Track for Rugby With Steenbokkies

Former Namibian Olympic sprinter Beatrice Masilingi has embarked on a new sporting chapter, transitioning from athletics to rugby after making her debut for the Unam Steenbokkies last weekend.

The move marks a return to a team sport for Masilingi, who rose to international prominence alongside fellow sprinter Christine Mboma after the pair represented Namibia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at just 18-years old.

Masilingi said rugby was not entirely new to her, having played touch rugby during her…