WORLD
AQUATICS (WA) has endorsed Tanzania National Club Championship (TNCC) as one of
the qualifying events for the World Aquatics Championships.
WA’s
endorsement means that TNCC is now open to all swimmers worldwide wishing to
secure qualification marks for the world championships.
The
TNCC is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 21 at the 25-metre long
swimming pool of the International School of Tanganyika (IST) at Masaki in Dar
es Salaam.
The
event will feature swimmers from Tanzania Mainland, Zanzibar, and other
countries meeting the qualifying times and complying with the rules and
regulations.
The
deadline for clubs to confirm participation is April 5 at 11pm. Swimmers
eligible to compete in the event must have achieved qualifying times between
August 1, 2023, and March 2024.
WA’s
Senior Sport Manager, Namhee Cho, stated that they have approved the event
after meeting the criteria, and swimmers can achieve qualifying standard times
“A” and “B”.
Cho
added that the Tanzania Swimming Association (TSA) is required to send official
results to the World Aquatics Office
at results@worldaquatics.com within forty-eight (48) hours after the
conclusion of the competition.
Apart
from the results, TSA also has to submit a certification of the pool
measurement certified by a surveyor or any other qualified official appointed
or approved by the host member.
“If
there are any exceptional circumstances that impact the delivery of the event
(e.g., significant delay, last-minute change of venue, etc.), a full report
should be sent to the World Aquatics office within twenty-four (24) hours of
such an event,” said Cho.
Inviolata
Itatiro, TSA Secretary-General, expressed that the move has inspired them to
put more effort into developing the game in the country.
She
reiterated TSA’s commitment to the game’s development despite the challenges
they are facing.
“I
thank WA for confirming our National Swimming Club Championships as a world
championship qualifier.
“It
has increased the value of the game, and we ask stakeholders to continue
supporting us,” said Inviolata.
She
expressed her confidence in Tanzania’s many talented swimmers who, she believes,
will one day make the country proud.