Namibia’s junior swimming team finished 5th out of 43 nations at the 17th African Junior and Senior Swimming Championships. The team earned seven medals and set three new records, marking a strong showing for the country at the continental event.
Namibian swimmer Rosalinda Matyayi delivered a gold-medal performance in the 50m backstroke at the SA National Junior Age Group Championships, while Lorenzo Esterhuizen finished fourth.
As the year comes to an end, the Namibia Aquatic Sport Federation has reflected on its 2025 season, while also casting an eye on the year ahead. It has been a year marked by standout performances, emerging talent, and key developments on both the national and international stage.
Namibian swimmers made their mark at the XXI Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships, which were hosted over five days in Eswatini.
The prestigious event took place in Manzini, Eswatini, from September 3-6, 2025, for pool events, with the Open Water Championship concluding the competition today.
The Swakopmund coastline was alive with energy over the weekend as the PUPKEWITZ NASFED Open Water Ocean Swim 2025 attracted top swimmers and spectators from across the region.
The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation hosted its third short course gala, drawing participants from various Windhoek swimming clubs to showcase their swimming prowess.
