PARIS, July 25 - African and South African swimming medal hopeful Chad Le Clos announced on Thursday that he sustained a minor training injury ahead of the Olympic Games in, an event he views as unfinished business.  Le Clos, who famously defeated U.S. legend Michael Phelps to win the 200-meter butterfly gold at the London Olympics in 2012, is participating in his fourth Games. After a medal-less outing in Tokyo three years ago, he is eager for a comeback. Describing himself as "a bit of a pensioner" sin... Read More

Following the successful conclusion of the Africa Aquatics Championships in Angola Africa Aquatics will be hosting a swimming camp to prepare our athletes for the upcoming international and continental competitions. The camp will be held at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa from 1-5 July 2024. Over sixty swimmers and fourteen coaches from sixteen countries have confirmed participation at the five-day camp. This camp will build on the previous successful swimming camps hosted by Africa Aquatics over the last two years.  ... Read More

In a stunning display of talent and determination, Rami Rahmouni, an under-17 swimmer from Tunisia, shattered the national record in the boys' 200m freestyle at the Mediterranean Swimming Cup. Rahmouni clinched the gold medal with an impressive time of 1:50.65, etching his name in Tunisia's swimming history. The Mediterranean Swimming Cup, held this year in Limassol Cyprus, is a prestigious event that draws young talent from around the Mediterranean region. Rahmouni's performance stood out amidst fierce competition, showcasing hi... Read More

In a startling announcement that sent shockwaves through the Tunisian sports community, Mehrez Bousyan, the head of the Tunisian Olympic Committee, revealed on a televised sports program that former world champion Ahmed Ayoub Hafnaoui will be notably absent from a significant portion of the upcoming Olympic Games slated for next summer in Paris. Hafnaoui, a celebrated athlete and a beacon of Tunisian swimming, has decided to forgo participation in the Games, dealing a heavy blow to Tunisia's prospects of clinching Olympic medals. Th... Read More

In a landmark moment for aquatic sports across the continent, Dr. Mohamed Diop has been elected as the new president of Africa Aquatics. The announcement came following a rigorous election process during the organizations annual general meeting held in Luanda,Angola. Dr. Diop, a respected figure in the world of aquatics, brings with him a wealth of experience and a vision for the future of the sport in Africa. His election marks a significant milestone, not only for the organization but for the entire aquatic community on the continent. W... Read More