Cairo, Egypt – May 2, 2025 – The second day of the 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships delivered another electrifying showcase of talent, with five new AAJNR records, nail-biting finishes, and breakout performances from rising stars. From sprint showdowns to grueling distance battles, Day 2 solidified Egypt and South Africa’s dominance while highlighting the continent’s expanding depth in aquatic sports. Record-Breaking Performances Men’s 50m Backstroke:   Abd ... Read More

  Cairo, Egypt – May 1, 2025 – The opening day of the 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships at the Cairo Stadium Aquatic Complex set the stage for an exhilarating competition, with young swimmers from across the continent delivering exceptional performances. Day 1 was marked by shattered records, fierce rivalries, and the emergence of new stars, underscoring the depth of talent in African junior swimming. Record-Breaking Performances The day witnessed four new AAJNR (Africa Aquatics J... Read More

13 April 2025 – The SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha came to an end with seven swimmers having achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July. Leading the pack was Pieter Coetzé who achieved the cut in four events. The fourth of those was accomplished on the final night of competition after cruising to victory in the 200m backstroke in a time of 1 minute 56.07. "Mission accomplished," said a pleased Coetzé afterwards. "I just wanted to qualify, get it ... Read More

Harare, Zimbabwe – 12 April 2025 – Day 2 of the Africa Aquatics Development Water Polo Tournament delivered edge-of-the-seat action as Zimbabwe and South Africa battled through dramatic penalty shootouts and record-breaking performances at Hellenic Academy.   Grit Meets Glory Zimbabwe Does The Double Over South Africa   - ZIM u17 W stunned SA u17 W 12-11 in a thriller – their second victory over South Africa in two days   - ZIM W u18 edged SA u17 W 7-6, proving their Day ... Read More

12 April 2025 – Two more breaststrokers booked their tickets to the World Championships in Singapore later this year after swimming the qualifying times on the penultimate night of action at the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday. Both defending champion Michael Houlie and Chris Smith achieved the required mark in the morning heats of the 50m breaststroke and did it again in the final. It was Houlie who emerged as the winner, successfully defending his title in a time of 26.90 seconds with Smith second in 27.11 ... Read More