Namibian sprinters ruled out of African Athletics Championships

WINDHOEK, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Injuries have shattered Namibian sprinting sensations Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi's hopes of competing at the upcoming African Senior Athletics Championships in Mauritius, according to coach Henk Botha.

While Botha has described their recovery as "promising", the 19-year-old duo may not be in peak physical form when the championships commence on June 8.

Botha said a