11 Mar 2026

Botswana will send both the senior and junior swimmers to the 2026 Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana from May 5 to 10.

In the senior girls’ team, Botswana will be represented by Jieun Chang and Sally Ingwe, while the senior boys’ team has Mmusi Matthews, Khalil Sethi, Gaamangwe Keitsile and Thabang Seetso.

The junior girls’ team is made up of Melodi Saleshando, Yun-Suh Chang, Muela Mutie and Phoebe Oagile-Motso, while the junior boys’ side has Tetelo Magang, Tema Modirelabangwe, Larona Matenge and Thero Montshiwa.

According to Africa Aquatics, this year’s edition, has for the first time, adopted a modified format, to feature seniors, juniors, masters, as well as Inter-Zonal Championships.

Botswana Swimming Sport Association spokesperson, Bokang Mokobi said the association was confident that it had selected a formidable team that would bring positive results and glory to the country.

He said the swimmers had prepared well as they competed in different galas, adding that they would also feature in three high profile galas in South Africa.

The team is expected to feature in the levels championships from March 28 to April 3, followed by South African Youth Nationals and Junior Youth Nations competitions. 

Also, Mokobi said the team had previously competed at the CANA Zone IV Championships in eSwatini and managed to win medals for the country.

He was therefore hopeful that the athletes would drop incredible times and record-breaking performances. BOPA