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Nigeria Unveils 15 Junior Swimmers for Zone 2 Championship in Senegal
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has unveiled a 15-member junior team for the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship in Dakar, Senegal, from August 28 to 30.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the head of Media and Communication, Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF Arinzechi Chukwunonso stated that contingent, comprising 11 female and four male swimmers, will compete against young athletes from 32 countries as part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in October.
NAqF said the Dakar championship would provide the swimmers with valuable international exposure and an opportunity to assess their readiness for the Youth Olympic Games.
The athletes will travel to Senegal in batches between Tuesday and Thursday.
The selected swimmers are India Brown, Omolola Akinsanmi, Atinuke Alfred-Olajide, Boluwatife Alfred-Olajide, Oluwatofunmi Ibidapo, Aviva Hibbert, Kristabel Chisa Oldeide, Ivanna Itoandon, Toluwalase Agarau, Tireniolu Olutodimu Nedd, Olutise Temilolu Nedd, Aidan Dumuje-Abili, Demilade Ayemowa, Oluwatimilehin Olaiya and Udoh Daniel Emediong. Christopher Ezemegwalu is the team’s coach.
The federation has also lined up further competitions, including the “Swim to the Future” event in September and the National Intermediate Games in October.
According to NAqF, the busy schedule will keep the swimmers active from August to October while building their fitness, confidence and competitive experience.
The federation expressed optimism that sustained domestic and international exposure would help nurture a new generation of swimmers capable of achieving stronger results for Nigeria at major competitions.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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