The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo saw Botswana’s emerging talents deliver their strongest-ever junior championship performance, with seven top-8 finishes - a clear sign of the nation's growing swimming prowess. While narrowly missing the podium, these results position Botswana as one of Africa's most improved junior programs. Top Performances (Finals Reached) Botswana achieved 7 top-8 finishes, demonstrating depth across multiple disciplines: Rayhan Khonat (17) - Freestyle ... Read More

  The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo served as an important developmental opportunity for Benin’s emerging swimming talents. While the West African nation didn’t challenge for medals, their small delegation of four swimmers (three men and one woman) demonstrated commitment across multiple disciplines. Standout Performances Ionnah Douillet (18) – Sprint Specialist 11th in Women’s 50m Butterfly (30.23) – Benin’s highest placement 13th in Women’s 50... Read More

The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo, Egypt, served as a platform for Angola’s young swimmers to showcase their potential. While the team did not secure podium finishes, their performances highlighted encouraging progress and areas for future development. Key Performances & Notable Swimmers Top Individual Performers David Alberto Padre (17) – Distance Freestyle Specialist 7th in Men’s 200m Freestyle (2:00.30, 609 FINA points) 8th in Men’s 1500m Freestyle (17:4... Read More

  The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Cairo, Egypt, served as a coming-of-age moment for Algeria's young swimming talents. With a team of 12 swimmers (8 men and 4 women), the North African nation demonstrated remarkable versatility across the competition, leaving with four bronze medals and numerous personal bests. Medal Haul and Podium Performances Algeria's strength shone brightest in relay events, where teamwork and strategy earned them four bronze medals: Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay (... Read More

Cairo, Egypt – May 4, 2025 The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships concluded with a resounding statement: the future of African swimming is here, and it is dazzling. Over four electrifying days at Cairo Stadium, rising stars from across the continent shattered records, forged rivalries, and announced their arrival on the international stage. From blistering sprints to grueling distance battles, these championships showcased depth, drama, and a glimpse of swimming’s next generation. Day 1: Records Tumble in O... Read More