Chris Kinda

Started: He took up the sport in 2017 in Windhoek, Namibia. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024) Reason: "A Cuban coach came to Namibia and visited my school. She saw potential in me. I did not want to start, but I talked to my aunt and she convinced me." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024) Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games, and to compete at three editions of the Games. (NBC Sport Facebook page, 16 Feb 2023; Athlete, 27 Aug 2024) Awards: He and fellow athletics competitor Lahja Ishitile were Namibia's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024) Additional Info: <B>Guide</B> Kelvin Goagaseb (NBC Sport Facebook page, 31 May 2024)