Future swim stars emerge from Bluefins at national junior event

Dar es Salaam. Bluefins swimming club have once again proved their strength in nurturing young swimming talent after recording remarkable results at the recently concluded Tanzania National Junior Championships.

The event, held at the International School of Tanganyika (IST) in Masaki, brought together top junior swimmers from across the country.

Bluefins featured a squad of 27 swimmers, many of whom were under the age of 10 — including several as young as seven.

The club's young swimmers not only won several medals but also achieved numerous new personal bests (PBs), showcasing their progress and the strength of the club's development program.

The’s club’s founder and head trainer, Rahim Alidina, expressed pride in the team's performance.

 “We are very happy to see that all four of our seven-year-old swimmers achieved new personal bests.

In total, 24 of our 27 swimmers set new PBs, which is an outstanding accomplishment.

These results show that our training structure is working and that our swimmers are improving steadily,” said Alidina.

He highlighted the importance of creating platforms like the championships to help young swimmers grow, learn, and measure their progress.

Alidina also encouraged more parents to register their children with Bluefins to develop strong foundational swimming skills in a supportive and structured environment.

The club is based in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, has long been recognized for developing young talent that often goes on to represent Tanzania in international competitions.

The club operates with its own swimming pool and offers a calm, private, and child-focused facility that encourages both learning and enjoyment.

“Swimming is not just a sport — it’s a life-saving skill, especially considering Tanzania’s geography,” Alidina added.

“With our coastline along the Indian Ocean and numerous lakes and rivers, it’s essential for our children to be water-safe.”

The club provides a comprehensive program of swimming lessons and water safety training tailored to children and adults of all levels.

Their classes are technique-focused, structured, and led by experienced and qualified instructors who prioritize safety, repetition, and continuous learning.

Bluefins stresses that swimming is for everyone and is committed to nurturing confident, competitive swimmers through a balance of fun and discipline.

With the Junior Championships behind them,  Bluefins are now turning its attention to the upcoming Tanzania National Open Championship scheduled for September.

Alidina confirmed that preparations are already underway, and the club is determined to perform even better in the senior competition.

“We are building a team not just for today, but for the future of Tanzanian swimming,” Alidina concluded.