Namibia: Namibia's Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma is set to delight local athletics fans when she makes an appearance at the upcoming Namibia Street Classic, scheduled for 27 to 28 March 2026 at Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek. The Namibian sprint sensation is expected to compete in the women's 60-metre sprint, marking an important step in her return to competition this year. According to Namibia Press Agency, Mboma, who rose to international prominence after winning silver in the 200 metres at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, remains one of Namibia's most celebrated athletes. Her Olympic performance made her the first Namibian woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics, instantly elevating her to national hero status and inspiring a new generation of young runners across the country. Although she briefly appeared in the 100 metres at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya, nearly two years ago, where she finished eighth in her first international race over the distance, Mboma has since been rebuilding h er form following injury setbacks. Speaking during the official announcement of the Namibia Street Classic in Windhoek on Thursday, her coach Henk Botha confirmed that Mboma will take part in the event. 'When I was naming all the athletes that will compete at the upcoming Namibia Street Classic, I did it on purpose by not giving you the name of Christine Mboma, but she will be running at this event, and Namibians can come and see her,' Botha said. He added that the sprinter has been working hard behind the scenes and is eager to compete again. 'After recovering from her injury, Christine has been preparing very hard, and she's very active again,' he said. However, her teammate Beatrice Masilingi will not feature at the event. 'There's still some stuff that we need to sort out with Masilingi. But as far as Christine Mboma is concerned, Namibians can come and see her. She will be running there,' Botha said. A street athletics classic is an innovative track-and-field event where a temporary sprint track is bu ilt in an urban setting or stadium forecourt, bringing athletics closer to spectators. Unlike traditional stadium meetings, these competitions focus on short, explosive events such as the 60m or 100m sprints, allowing fans to stand close to the track and experience the action at street level. Street athletics events have grown in popularity around the world as they transform athletics into a more fan-friendly spectacle, often combining elite international athletes with local talent in a festival-like atmosphere. The Namibia Street Classic aims to introduce this dynamic format to local fans while showcasing some of the country's top athletes.