The 2025 National Swimming Championships, organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) begins today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The two-day event will see hundreds of students from both public and private schools across the country compete for top honours. This year’s tournament is a collaborative effort involving Dynaspro Sports Promotion and the Nigeria Aquatic Federation. It is aimed at discovering and nurturing young swimming talents who could represent Nigeria on the international stage.
NSSF Secretary General, Dr. Oba Funsho Usman, highlighted the growing enthusiasm among students, which led to the inclusion of private schools in the competition.
He noted that several standout swimmers from the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State will also be participating.
“We’ve seen remarkable performances from students at the last National Sports Festival, where they earned medals for their states. To ensure we identify the best talents, we’ve expanded the tournament to include private schools,” Usman said.
He said that all the participating teams were scheduled to arrive in Lagos yesterday, while registration will begin today, with the finals set for tomorrow.
Winners, he said, will receive medals and prizes, both individually and as part of their teams.
