Namibia's beach volleyball sensations Max and Jura Krafft were yesterday sent off by the sports commission ahead of their participation at the U21 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Puebla, Mexico, from 16 to 22 October.
This follows the brothers' recent success at the Continental U21 Championships, where they stormed to victory to clinch the country's first gold medal at the African showpiece held in Morocco in July.
They are set to leave on 12 October to allow time to adjust to the altitude change, according to father and coach Martin Krafft. He will accompany the team alongside manager Inka Krafft.
Pictured from left are Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) technical director Ndina Kasheeta, Martin Krafft, Jura Krafft, NVF president Tobias Mwatelulo and Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya. PHOTO MARIUD NGULA