By Daniel Akinola

St. Saviours School, Ikoyi and Grange School, Ikeja, at the weekend, emerged victorious at the 2026 Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala, which featured over 200 primary and secondary school students at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938.
 
The youth developmental event, now in its ninth edition, once again provided a platform for emerging swimming talents to showcase their abilities, passion, and competitive spirit. The competition featured an exciting display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship from the next generation of swimmers.
 
At the end of the competition, St. Saviour’s amassed 260.5 points to secure first place in the primary school category, Grange School finished second with 173.5 points, while Riverbank School came third with 145.5 points. Children International School and Corona Schools completed the top five with 126 and 119.5 points, respectively.

In the secondary school category, Grange School dominated with 271.5 points, followed by Children International School with 171 points, while British International School finished third with 133.5 points. Greensprings School and James Hope College placed fourth and fifth, respectively, with 116 and 81 points.
 
Speaking after the event, the Vice Chairman and Games Captain of the Swimming Section, Ikoyi Club 1938, Babatunde Pearse, expressed satisfaction with the standard of competition and the increasing participation levels.