A total of 193 swimmers took part in the opening day of the Fiji Swimming Age Group Nationals at the Damodar City Aquatic Centre in Laucala yesterday. The competition featured 716 entries from energetic young athletes representing seven clubs: Mako, Barracuda, Dolphins, Seals, Great White Sharks, Tritons, and Orca.
The participants, aged between 10 and 22, included an international swimmer from Australia. Fiji Swimming president Lucy Erasito expressed her pleasure with the event, acknowledging the efforts of the technical committee and the cooperation of club members.
Erasito stated, “The swimmers have shown great dedication to their training, supported by local coaches from both the East and West divisions.” With participation from seven teams, including four from the West and three from Suva, the event promises an exciting showcase of local swimming talent.
Additionally, athletes from the clubs will select representatives for the Fiji Aquatics Athletes Swimming Committee, which is focused on advocating for their rights and welfare.
As the last competition of the year, this event will be succeeded by the Swimming Awards Night organized by the Seals Swimming Club in Nadi. This gathering will celebrate the accomplishments of the athletes and foster a sense of community within the swimming fraternity.
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