Over 50 teams are expected to converge in Nanyuki for the third edition of the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championship, scheduled for Saturday, 22 to Sunday, 23 August St Christopher’s School.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two-day championship, which is being viewed as a broader platform to assess the progress of the country’s young swimmers, will form a crucial part of Kenya Aquatics’ continuous expansion of its junior development programme, which helps identify emerging talent for future national duties.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907070##“We anticipate about 50 teams in Nanyuki,” Kenya Aquatics Technical Director Omar Omari said. “This is encouraging, because it shows that competitive swimming is growing beyond the traditional centres. “More schools, clubs, coaches and parents are now investing in the development of young swimmers.”Among the teams that have so far confirmed their participation at the event include: Orca Swim Club, Torpedo, Thika Swim Academy, The Nyali School Swimming, Wave Warriors Swimming Club, Gold Fish Swim Club, Genesis Sports Limited Otters Swim Club, Kilifi Aquatics, Harpoons Swim Club, Moi Educational Centre, Rupaz Elite Swim Team, Premier Swim Club, Nyeri Rware Swimming Club, Aqua Shark Fin, Castle Sports, and Aqua Elite Swim Academy.FEASSSA 2026: St Anthony’s end eight-year wait as St Joseph’s complete historic hockey hat-trickDefending champions Bandari Swim Club from Mombasa will also look to clinch a second-successive title, this after emerging as overall champions during last year’s second edition in Kisumu.Apart from awarding winners, the meet will also prioritise on technique, stroke development and progressive athlete growth, with strict qualifying standards raising the competitive bar.FEASSSA 2026: Rwanda’s high facility bar leaves Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania playing catch-up“The National Junior Championship is not just about winning medals,” Omari said. “It also gives us an opportunity to assess the progress of our young swimmers, identify areas that require improvement, and expose them to competition at a higher level."Coming just two months ahead of the XI Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships scheduled for 21-25 October in Kampala,Uganda, Omari stressed on the importance of the Junior Championships, as one that would set the stone rolling for the junior swimmers.“Our objective is to build a clear pathway from club and school swimming to county, national and international competition,” he added. “We want young swimmers to develop the right technique, discipline and confidence, without putting them under unnecessary pressure.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9907200##With the event in Nanyuki, Kenya Aquatics expect the championships to strengthen the level of competitive swimming in the Mt. Kenya Bloc, and its surrounding regions.“We want to deliver a well-organised meet that gives every swimmer a positive experience,” Omari said. “We also invite the people of Nanyuki and the surrounding counties to attend, support the children, and experience the growth of Kenyan swimming.”Why CAVB has moved men's championship from DRC to Tunisia
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