10 April 2025 – Two more swimmers achieved world championships qualifying marks on the second day of action at the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Thursday to join Pieter Coetzé on the team to Singapore later this year. Rebecca Meder was first up in the 200m medley, speeding to victory in a time of 2:10.39 to book a place at the global event later and also set a new national record. Meder owned the previous record of 2:10.67, which she set at the Olympic Games in Paris last year and was thrilled to lower the... Read More

Harare, Zimbabwe – 11 April 2025 – In a stirring message marking the opening of Africa's premier water polo competition, Dr. Mohamed Diop, President of Africa Aquatics, celebrated the sport's growing momentum across the continent while outlining an ambitious development roadmap. A Historic Moment for African Aquatics Addressing team presidents, athletes, coaches and distinguished guests, Dr. Diop declared: "Today we celebrate more than just a competition. We celebrate a sport that embodies the spiri... Read More

9 April 2025 – Pieter Coetzé became the first swimmer to claim a World Aquatics Championships qualifying time at the SA National Swimming Championships, which got underway in Gqeberha on Wednesday. The 20-year-old dipped under the 100m backstroke qualifying mark in the morning heat in 53.03 seconds and then went even quicker in the final, taking the win ahead of Ruard van Renen in a time of 52.71 seconds. Coetzé, who reached both the Olympic 100m and 200m backstroke finals in Paris last year, wasn’t too sure wh... Read More

7 April 2025 – A changing of the guard will be keenly felt at this week's SA Senior National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, as the start sheets reveal the notable absence of icons Tatjana Smith and Chad le Clos. Smith retired from the sport after claiming gold and silver at last year's Olympic Games in Paris while 2012 Olympic champion Chad le Clos is taking an extended break to recover from injury. This will be the first time in 20 years he won't be competing, although he will be on the pool deck offering encouragem... Read More

Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), brings a wealth of experience and a remarkable legacy in sports administration and athletic achievement. Currently serving as an IOC Member and Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sport, Art & Recreation, Coventry has held the ministerial role since 2018. She also contributed to the global sports community as Vice President of the International Surfing Federation from 2017 to 2024. Coventry’s journey with the IOC began in 2013 when she was elected... Read More