Impressed by the consistency and the talent emerging from Nigeria’s premier school swimming tournament, the Dolphin Swimming League, the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has pledged continuous support for the event.The LSSC’s Director of School Sports, Oluyomi Oluwasanmi, commended the league’s organisers for sustaining the initiative, which began six years ago, saying that the commission is delighted to back the league through collaboration with the Lagos State Swimming Association.
Oluwasanmi highlighted that the competition, whose second phase begins on Saturday, has produced swimmers that have made Lagos proud at major championships, including the 2024 National Youth Games (NYG), which was held in Asaba, Delta State, noting that athletes at the NYG contributed to the state’s impressive performance in swimming, with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, four silver and two bronze medals.The inclusion of the elementary category, which features pupils from primary schools, Oluwasanmi said, aligns with the LSSC’s vision of early exposure for young participants.She emphasised that engaging children at a formative stage creates a significant impact and helps to “catch them young.” The first leg of Season 6, hosted by Grange School, Ikeja, attracted record entries as swimmers showcased their talents on the well-attended opening day, Saturday, October 19.Organised by Dynaspro Sports Promotion, in collaboration with Advanta Interactive, the Dolphin Swimming League gets technical support from the Nigeria Aquatic Federation.Also speaking at the event, Nigeria Aquatic Federation’s Technical Committee Chairman, Samuel Jesimiel, noted the increased number of participating schools, which reflects the initiative’s continued