The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) and the Aquatics Federation of Nigeria have commended the Dolphin Swimming League for its remarkable contribution to grassroots sports and talent discovery. Following the successful conclusion of its sixth season, the league continues to earn praise for its role in grooming young swimming champions across Nigeria.
In the latest season, St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, and Grange School, Ikeja, emerged overall champions in the elementary and secondary school categories respectively. St Saviour’s secured 1,121.5 points, while Grange School amassed 1,335 points across the four-leg competition.
St Saviour’s reaffirmed its dominance in the elementary category, finishing ahead of Grange and Children’s International School. Meanwhile, in the secondary school division, Grange clinched the top spot, driven by standout performances from national youth champions Aidan Demuje-Abili and Chioma Kanu. Children’s International School and Greensprings School took second and third places respectively.
In the club category, Boken Aquatics of Lagos claimed both elementary and secondary titles. Rising stars Zoe Adeyemi of Riverbank School and Temilayo Onabolu of Corona School were named Discoveries of the Year in the girls’ and boys’ categories.
The awards for Most Organised Team and Fair Play went to St Saviour’s, Riverbank School, and Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School. Coaches Nkechi Modupeola Ofonedu (St Saviour’s) and Alade Ebimowei Simon (Grange) earned accolades for Best Productive Coach.
NSSF President Olabisi Joseph praised the league’s consistency, highlighting its national and international success. Similarly, Samuel Jesimiel, Technical Director of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, revealed that four swimmers from the league will represent Nigeria at the African School Games in Algeria.
The Dolphin Swimming League continues to lead the way in nurturing Nigeria’s next generation of swimming champions.
