Age Grade Swimming Competition: Olaiya inspires swimmers to dazzle in Ibadan

Age Grade Swimming Competition:

Olaiya inspires swimmers to dazzle in Ibadan

A 13-year-old swimmer, Timilehin Olaiya is inspiring over 90 young swimmers to thrill lovers of the sport in the 1st Age Grade Swimming Competition hosted in University of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Managed by the Oyo State Aquatics Association in collaboration with some team members of the Federal Aquatics Association, the competition provided a platform for budding swimmers to test their skills and push their limits in a supportive environment.

With over 90 enthusiastic participants, the pool was alive with energy as competitors dove into the water, vying for victory in various categories. From freestyle sprints to butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke races, each event was fiercely contested, keeping spectators at the edge of their seats throughout the two-day extravaganza.

For many of the young athletes, the competition served as a source of inspiration and motivation, fueling their passion for the sport and instilling a sense of camaraderie among peers. As they splashed their way to the finish line, dreams of future championships and international accolades danced in their minds.

It was a great show which brought out the best from young swimmers from across western Nigeria and it was powered by MTN, Flutterwave Nigeria and Rite Foods.

Initiator of the event, Olaiya said: “our sponsors were wonderful, under a short period, they stood by us to make the event a success. I am happy with the attendance of the event and we are certain the next edition will be much better.” SAMUEL NSE'OBONG KESHIMIEL

chairman technical Nigeria Aquatics Federation

Dignitaries at the event include World Aquatics listed starter Referee, Olujimi Adebawo, Vice Chairman, Oyo State Aquatics Association, Risikat Ebeloku-Mustapha, and Deputy director of Coaching Oyo State Sports Council

Olotu Adeyinka.

In some of the events, Olaiya won the 50m butterfly in the male 13and 14 years cadre while Osinaie Nissi won the female 13 and 14 years 50m Backstroke event.