The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) with the collaboration of the National Sport Commission (NSC) on Thursday expressed their readiness for the highly anticipated National Junior Swimming Championship.
The competition tagged “Swim For Life” is scheduled to take place from April 22nd to 25th, 2025, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Package B Swimming Complex, Abuja.
The competition will showcase young talented athletes in a World Aquatics certified 50 meters long course facility in Abuja participating in a range of swimming disciplines including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays.
Apart from promoting grassroots development, the championship will also provide a platform for talent discovery, selection into the junior national team ahead the World Aquatics junior World Cup in Romania later in the year.
The registered teams to compete at the competition include FCT, Lagos state, Kaduna state, Delta state, Edo state, Anambra state, MakoSail swimming Academy , Laurel swimming Academy, Danaquaswim Academy, DE_BEBE swimming Academy, Easy Swim Academy, Swim Dolphin, ICARE Ace Academy, Even Swim Academy, Bokun Aquatics, ALLFOI swimmers, Swimkay Academy, Just swim Academy Ltd, Lakeland school Abuja, Hydroracers, Ikoyi club, swim Team Lagos.
The event will commence with team arrivals and accreditation on April 22nd, followed by an Opening Ceremony on April 23rd, and will climax in a Closing Ceremony with medal presentations and awards on April 25th.
Notably, all registered participants will receive complimentary accommodation at the athletes hostel and meals provided by The Federation.
“This landmark event is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of swimmers in Nigeria, and will welcome participants aged 8 to 14 years from across States, Clubs, and Academies. From 23rd to 25th, for three days, young athletes will showcase their talent and passion in a World Aquatics certified 50 meters long course facility in Abuja participating in a range of swimming disciplines including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays.” NAqF said in a statement.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chief Mrs. Chinonye Daphey Aliyu, President of Nigeria Aquatics Federation, expressed her enthusiasm and vision for the championship.