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Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation

Also known as: Nasfed · Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation · Namibia Aquatics Sport Federation · Bank Windhoek/Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation

Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation — national aquatics governing body organizing swimming championships and sending teams to regional and continental competitions.

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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation had four athletes in finals on opening day of African Championships

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    Namibia celebrated four athletes reaching the finals – placing in the top 8 among Africa's best – and secured its first medal of the tournament.

    Namibia swimmers shines on opening day of African Champs
  3. April 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation finished seventh overall with 35 points out of 11 competing teams

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    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation team finished seventh overall out of 11 competing teams with 35 points, while the Aquatics Gauteng Tshwane team were the overall winners with 1 412 points.

    Swimmers impress at SA Nationals
  5. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation announced team of 11 swimmers to represent Namibia at African Aquatics Championships

    Source

    Nasfed meanwhile announced that a team of 11 swimmers will represent Namibia at the African Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria from 8 to 19 May.

    Swimmers impress at SA Nationals
  6. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (Nasfed) finished fifth overall out of 43 teams

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    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (Nasfed) team finished fifth overall out of 43 teams that featured about 500 top swimmers from the Southern African region.

    Namibian swimmers win 22 medals
  7. New Era

    NASFED has kicked off the year on a high note

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    The Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation (NASFED) has kicked off the year on a high note, following a successful national championship in February and multiple international outings for its swimmers in South Africa.

    NASFED builds momentum, starts year strong
  8. March 2026
  9. New Era

    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) sent a junior swim team to South Africa to compete in the South African National Junior Age Group Championships

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    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) has sent a junior swim team to South Africa to compete in the South African National Junior Age Group Championships (SANJ) in Gqeberha, which began on 21 March and concludes today.

    Durand strikes gold at swimming champs
  10. New Era

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) youth team wrapped up successful campaign at South African National Youth Swimming Championships

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    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) youth team wrapped up a successful campaign at the South African National Youth Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth, delivering podium finishes, personal bests and strong performances across the board.

    Namibian swimmers shine at SA championships
  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation entered four young swimmers in South African National Youth Swimming Championships

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    The Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation (Nasfed) entries are Tristan Nell (17), Nathan Bock (17), Hoandi Hoffmann (17) and Ariana Naukosho (18).

    Youth swimmers head to SA Champs
  12. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation demonstrates commitment to developing youth talent and ensuring exposure at international standard competitions

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    Their participation reflects the federation's commitment to developing youth talent and ensuring Nasfed swimmers gain exposure at international standard competitions.

    Youth swimmers head to SA Champs
  13. The Namibian

    Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation stated that swimmers gained courage, resilience, and experience on the international stage at South African championships

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    "While medals weren't the story this time, the real victory was the courage, resilience, and experience gained on the international stage. The swimmers demonstrated remarkable courage and determination in a highly competitive field," the Namibia Aquatics Sport Federation (Nasfed) says in a statement released yesterday.

    Swimmers gain experience at SA Open Water Champs

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Namibian swimmers win seven medals at African junior championships

    Namibia's junior swimmers finished fifth out of 43 nations at the 17th Africa Junior and Senior Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, winning two silver and five bronze medals while setting one Namibian open record and two age group records.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Namibia swimmers medal on opening day of African Championships

    Namibia's young swimming team secured four finalists and its first medal at the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, with Luke Beukes winning bronze in the boys' 100m freestyle (14–18 years) and setting a new long course age group 17–18 record.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibian swim team competes at African championships

    A national swim team supported by the Namibia Podium Performance Programme has been sent to the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May, featuring eleven swimmers alongside a coach and team manager. The championships are expected to attract over 400 swimmers from 41 countries, and will introduce a new inter-zonal event where selected athletes represent Africa's four aquatic zones.

    6 May 2026 · New Era

Thursday 30 April

  1. Namibian swimmers excel at South African nationals

    Jessica Humphrey, Keila de Oliveira and Luke Beukes represented Namibia at the South African National Aquatic Senior Championships in Gqeberha in April, reaching multiple finals and setting personal bests and national records. De Oliveira won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke and a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Namibian swimmers secure 22 medals at South Africa Level 2 Gala

    Namibian swimmers won 22 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze) at the South Africa Level 2 Gala in Germiston, with the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation team finishing fifth overall out of 43 teams from the Southern African region. Notable performers included Liam Grove with three gold medals in breaststroke events and Ermano van Wyk with two gold medals, reflecting the federation's growing regional competitiveness.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 April

  1. NASFED starts 2024 strong with regional swimming success

    The Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation has kicked off the year with a successful national championship in February and multiple international competitions in South Africa, with swimmers targeting qualification times and national records ahead of the Aquatics Junior Championships later in the year.

    7 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibian swimmers win medals at South African championships

    A 23-member Namibian junior swim team competed at the South African National Junior Age Group Championships in Gqeberha, with Patrick Durand winning four gold medals and setting a long course record in the 800m freestyle, while several teammates also earned medals across the event.

    25 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 March

  1. Namibian youth swimmers medal at South African championships

    The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation youth team secured two silver and one bronze medal at the South African National Youth Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth, with Tristan Nell claiming silvers in the 200m butterfly and 400m individual medley, and multiple swimmers achieving personal bests.

    23 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Four Namibian youth swimmers compete at South African championships

    Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation sent four swimmers aged 17–18 to the South African National Youth Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth this week to showcase their talent and gain exposure at international standard competitions.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 March

  1. Namibian swimmers gain experience at South African Open Water Championships

    A nine-member Namibian team competed at the South African National Open Water Championships in Jeffreys Bay, with no medals won but significant international experience gained. Madison Bergh was Namibia's top performer, finishing fourth in the women's 17-to-18-year-old 5,000m freestyle, while several other athletes achieved top-ten placements in their events.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 March

  1. Bank Windhoek funds volleyball and swimming development

    Bank Windhoek has committed N$960 000 in combined sponsorship to the Namibia Volleyball Federation (N$560 000) and Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (N$400 000), supporting grassroots and elite development in both sports. The funding enables youth development, competitions, and pathways for athletes to qualify for national and international championships.

    6 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibian open water swimmers compete in South Africa

    An eight-person Namibian open water swimming team will compete in the South African National Open Water Championships from 6–8 March at Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay, competing in 3km sprints and 10km marathon swims. The Pupkewitz Foundation sponsored the team with N$70,000, and NASFED leadership expressed confidence in the team's readiness to represent Namibia.

    5 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 26 February

  1. Minister praises Bank Windhoek's swimming championship sponsorship

    Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp commended Bank Windhoek for its sustained investment in sports development at the official opening of the NASFED 2026 National Long Course Championships, emphasising the importance of corporate partnerships in creating opportunities for young athletes. The championships brought together 231 swimmers from eight clubs and produced several new records, highlighting growing competitiveness in Namibian swimming.

    26 February 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Durand, Humphrey win Bank Windhoek swimming championships

    Oliver Durand and Jessica Humphrey were crowned senior victor and victrix ludorum champions at the Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships in Windhoek. Nine new national records and one Nasfed record were set during the five-day competition, with Dolphins winning the club championship.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibian swimmers set multiple records at Long Course championships

    The Bank Windhoek/NASFED Long Course Swimming Championships concluded in Windhoek, with 230 top swimmers from across the country competing and breaking several national records including in freestyle relays and individual events. According to NASFED vice president David Nell, the five-day event was a success marked by improved times and athlete dedication.

    23 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibia's 230 swimmers compete at nationals in Windhoek

    The Bank Windhoek/NASFED Long Course Swimming Championships begin today at Olympia Swimming pool, running through 22 February 2026, with record participation of 230 athletes from multiple cities competing for national titles and international qualifying times across freestyle, medley, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly events.

    18 February 2026 · New Era

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