Tanzania, May 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's swimmers have been urged to compete with determination, discipline and patriotism as they head into the 2026 Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships scheduled from May 5 to 10 in Oran, Algeria.

The call was made by National Sports Council (NSC) Senior Sports Officer Charles Maguzu during a national flag handover ceremony held in Dar es Salaam last Saturday ahead of the team's departure.

Maguzu emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work and national pride, urging the athletes to return home with medals and trophies to bring honour to Tanzania on the international stage. He said the swimmers must remain focused, committed and fully dedicated throughout the competition, stressing that rep...