Windhoek: The Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) has been criticized for not fully enforcing the conditions set for junior cyclist Sean Lowe, who returned to competition after a suspension for attending a Halloween party in blackface.According to Namibia Press Agency, Lowe recently represented Namibia in the Confederation of African Cycling Junior African Mountain Bike Championships in Côte d'Ivoire. His reinstatement for the 2026 season followed his return to local races in January, where he participated in the Windhoek Pedal Power series.In November 2025, Lowe, then 17, faced suspension due to public outrage over social media images showing him in blackface with an offensive racial slur at a Halloween event. Authorities mandated rehabilitation and community service before his return, but Lowe resumed competition without the community service.NCF president Tauko Shilongo acknowledged Lowe's return to competition without completing the service but stated it was not the federation's duty to arrange it. He emphasized the decision aligned with the sport ministry's choice not to impose an indefinite suspension, asserting that everyone deserves a second chance.Michael Lowe, Sean's father, confirmed his son's suspension from November to December 2025, but expressed uncertainty regarding the remaining disciplinary requirements. He noted Sean's remorse and psychiatric treatment, suggesting further inquiries about community service should be directed to the relevant authorities.Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya mentioned that neither the Sports Ministry nor the commission could organize community service or alter NCF's decision to reinstate Lowe. Mwiya stressed the federation's responsibility to ensure the conditions were met.Mwiya added that despite Namibia lacking a standardized sports community service program, Lowe should have been assigned to organizations addressing social and community issues to comprehend the impact of his actions.