8th AFRICA AQUATICS ZONE 3 CHAMPIONSHIP - 23 November 2023 Results - MORNING SESSION Event 1 Girls 12 & Under 200 SC Meter Backstroke Name Age Team Seed Time Final Time 1 Mbanga, Zara Marie 12 Uganda Swimming Team 2:48.84 2:50.91 2 Ssemanda, Crystal T T 12 Uganda Swimming Team 3:01.31 2:59.24 ... Read More
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has taken legal action by submitting compliance cases to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the national anti-doping organizations (NADO) of South Africa. In September, WADA determined NADO of South Africa to be non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code, citing discrepancies in their respective national anti-doping legislation that deviated from the established Code. While South Africa's non-compliance sanctions are a recent development. Disputing WADA's accusations of ... Read More
The participation of these 30 swimmers from Tanzania in the Africa Aquatics Zone Three event in Kigali, Rwanda, is not just a competition; it's a celebration of African Aquatic excellence and national unity. As they dive into the waters, their strokes will not only cut through the pool but also carve a path of inspiration for the youth back home. The significance of this event extends beyond the realm of sports; it is a platform for fostering a collective sense of pride and identity for the entire nation. The swimmers, as ambassador... Read More
Dr. Donald Rukare, a 55-year-old Ugandan lawyer, has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as one of the three vice presidents of the Commonwealth Games Federation. This accomplishment further solidifies his prominent position in both the local and international arenas. The election took place during the Federation's elective assembly in Singapore, where Dr. Rukare secured his position with an impressive total of 52 votes (70.27%) out of the 74 votes cast. As the current president of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), his le... Read More
Egyptian gold medalist Ahmed Hafnaoui, the reigning Olympic champion in the men's 400 freestyle, commenced his academic journey at Indiana University this autumn. However, his current circumstances are uncertain as he is no longer on the university campus; instead, he is presently engaged in training with The Swim Team (TST) in Lake Forest, California. TST has verified this information and voiced their support for Hafnaoui's training, underscoring the robust connections forged in the swimming community. Although his enrollment at Ind... Read More