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Organization

Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation

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

National federation governing aquatic sports in Namibia, organizing swimming championships and sending teams to regional competitions in Southern Africa.

Sport

Namibian swimmers secure 22 medals at South Africa Level 2 Gala

The News

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 →

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 →

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