Seven African countries from Africa Zone III are battling for honours and other medals at a five-day regional competition at Kampala International School of Uganda, Bukoto swimming pool. The zonal swimming competition runs October 21-25 at Bukoto and Entebbe Sailing Club. Swimmers compete in different age categories, including masters. The battles in the swimming pool will include water polo. Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and hosts Uganda are in action. The championship is sponsored by Diamond Trust Bank, Roke Telcom, Absa Bank, Aquafina, NCS, Tororo Cement, Uganda Airlines, UDB, Plascon, FINA, and CANA.
The tournament brings together the region's best swimmers and water polo players. Uganda, as hosts, will be keen to impress on home soil. The Bukoto pool and Entebbe Sailing Club venues are ready for the action. The competition is a key event on the African aquatics calendar. It offers a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and compete for regional honours. The sponsors' support is crucial for the success of the event.
How does the Africa Aquatics Zone III championship work?
The Africa Aquatics Zone III championship is a regional swimming and water polo competition. It features seven countries from East and Central Africa. The event runs for five days, from October 21 to 25. Swimmers compete in various age categories, including masters. The competition includes swimming races and water polo matches. The venues are Kampala International School of Uganda, Bukoto swimming pool, and Entebbe Sailing Club. The winners are determined by the fastest times and best scores in their respective events.
Source: The Independent Uganda
