As the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup approaches, Africa is set to shine with two powerhouse women’s teams, Namibia, the Nkosi Cup champions, and South Africa, the African champions. In this episode, I chat with Sunelle Ludwig, who captained the Namibian women’s team to victory at the Nkosi Cup and is now gearing up for her third Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia.
Sunelle shares her excitement about representing Namibia on the global stage, reflecting on her journey through the World Cup tournaments, the triumphs and challenges that shaped her path. From her first steps into hockey to becoming a captain and leader, she opens up about her approach to team dynamics, leadership, and what it means to carry the hopes of her community.
We dive deep into Sunelle’s inspiring personal story, her growth through setbacks, from not making the first team at university to overcoming doubts and pushing herself beyond limits. With 2025 shaping up to be a monumental year—featuring a World Cup, a wedding, a full-time career in bookkeeping, and a return to university for financial management studies, Sunelle reflects on how she balances it all with grace and faith.
Don’t miss out on this candid and powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the incredible journey to the Indoor Hockey World Cup. Plus, stay tuned as Sunelle Ludwig and Namibia get ready to face Australia on February 3rd in their first pool match.