Bluefins set to make splash with 24 swimmers at national event
Bluefins swimmer Idris Zavery in action at a past meet. Zavery will be competing this weekend, representing Bluefins at the Tanzania National Open Championships in Dar es Salaam. PHOTO | COURTESY
The competition is scheduled to be held at the International School of Tanganyika (IST) swimming pool in Masaki, and the club will be represented by a talented squad of 24 swimmers
Dar es Salaam. Prominent Dar es Salaam-based swimming club, Bluefins, is gearing up to make a strong impression at the Tanzania National Open Swimming Championships 2025.
The competition is scheduled to be held at the International School of Tanganyika (IST) swimming pool in Masaki, and the club will be represented by a talented squad of 24 swimmers.
The club’s founder and head trainer, Rahim Alidina, confirmed that the squad consists of 17 boys and seven girls, all of whom have met the required qualifying times for the national event.
Alidina named the girls competing as Sakina Abdulali, Ayreen Lakhani, Zahra Alibhai, Maahira Noorani, Amatullah Mustansir, Inaya, and Irhaa Raheel. The boys’ team includes Burhanuddin Mustansir, Adam Hassanali, Cayden Barretto, Hassan Harunani, Burhanuddin Abdulkadir, Kaysan Kachra, Qais Kanji, Kabeer Lakhani, Sahal Harunani, Burhanuddin Hatim, Ridhaa Sheriff, Is-Haq Suleiman, Rayyan Kassam, Burhanuddin Huzeifa, Idris Zavery, Shuneal Bharwani, and Uzair Harunani.
“All our swimmers have been training intensively under our panel of experienced coaches, and we are confident they will deliver strong performances,” Alidina said. “We are participating across all age categories and in every event, including Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and both individual and team relays.”
He added that the championship is expected to be highly competitive this year, providing an excellent platform for swimmers to test their skills against the nation’s best.
“This event is a great opportunity for our swimmers to challenge themselves, improve their personal bests, and gain valuable experience on a national stage,” Alidina said.
Bluefins is widely recognized in Dar es Salaam for its dedication to competitive swimming and athlete development. The club offers an ideal environment for both children and adults, with a fully equipped swimming pool that allows athletes to train consistently and effectively.
The club has a proven record of producing swimmers who excel at national competitions, and this year’s squad is poised to uphold that tradition. With a mix of emerging talent and seasoned athletes, Bluefins aims to make a significant impact at the Tanzania National Open Swimming Championships 2025.
Alidina concluded by expressing his excitement about the championship and confidence in his swimmers’ abilities. “We are proud of all our athletes and their hard work in preparing for this event. We believe they are ready to shine and represent Bluefins with pride,” he said.
