The Tanzania Swimming Association (TSA) has said this year’s swimming championships were successfully held, highlighting a strong emergence of new talent that signals a bright future for the sport in the country.
TSA Chairman David Mwasyoge said the event, which attracted more than 400 swimmers over two days, was completed smoothly and safely despite the large turnout and logistical demands.
He said the success of the championships was made possible through close cooperation between the technical committee, organisers, and parents who turned up in large numbers to support the athletes, creating strong motivation among participants.
Mwasyoge noted that the competition demonstrated clear progress in swimming development, revealing outstanding performances from young athletes, including a 12-year-old swimmer who recorded times surpassing some competitors aged 13 and 14.
“We are very encouraged by what we have seen. Several young swimmers are showing strong potential to join the national team in the near future,” he said.
He added that the championships marked the final event of the 2025/2026 swimming calendar, with the new season expected to begin in September through the East and Central Zone competitions, ahead of international assignments for the national team.
However, Mwasyoge pointed out that the event also faced challenges, particularly limited swimming infrastructure and the growing number of participants, which caused minor delays on the first day as organisers worked to accommodate more than 1,000 people, including parents, coaches, and spectators.
He thanked the government for its continued support to the sport and confirmed plans to construct new swimming pools in Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, and Geita, saying the investment would significantly boost the development of swimming in the country.
Bandari Swimming Club coach from Mombasa, Kenya, Abdallah Mansour, said the competition was highly competitive and provided his team with a valuable opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses ahead of future events.
Mansour noted that the long travel from Mombasa, together with differences in diet and climate, affected some of his swimmers’ performances.
However, he said the team gained important lessons that would help them improve in upcoming international and club competitions.
