Lagos Sets Stage For 2026 Swimming Trials To Discover Young Talents

The Lagos State Sports Commission has announced plans and date for the 2026 Swimming Trials. The commission noted that the trials are part of efforts to enhance grassroots development in aquatic sports.

The trials which are open to male and female swimmers aged 16 and below will fixture competitions in three categories: 15–16 years, 13–14 years, and 12 years and below.

The events will cover a wide range of disciplines, including the 50m and 100m freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly races, as well as the 4x50m mixed freestyle and medley relays.

Speaking ahead of the trials, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, described the exercise as a key part of the state’s long-term sports development strategy.

On his part the Chairman of the Lagos State Aquatics Association, Aderoju Ope-Ajayi, said the initiative is designed to build a sustainable structure for swimming in the state.

The trials will hold on Sunday 22nd March 2026, at the Rowe Park Sports Complex in Yaba.

P/RKevin Nwabueze