The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has repaired the racing wheelchair of para-athlete Roodly Gowaseb to enable him to compete in the Olympics Games set for Japan later this year. The repairs were done in Europe at a cost of about N$137 800. The wheelchair's two rear wheels, one front wheel and the seat were replaced, and a new bicycle training roller purchased. Speaking at the handover ceremony on Tuesday, MVA's Head of Stakeholder Management, Vaino Kameya said the decision to assist Gowaseb was a response to the Namibia National Paralympics Committee's (NNPC) call for help with donations. He said the fund will continue to assist para-athletes who are in need of help. On his part, NNPC Secretary-General Michael Hamukwaya applauded the MVA Fund for their positive response to their call, saying Gowaseb could not participate in the previous Olympics because his wheelchair did not have the approved wheels. Gowaseb said he is happy to be able to train both indoors and outdoors now, compared to previously when he could only train outdoors. He said his training was made difficult by the fact that he had to take extra precautions due to vehicle movements. Paralympics athletes will compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo from 18 August until 4 September 2021.