Bahrain Swimming Federation confirmed programme

Manama : The Bahrain Swimming Federation (BSA) has confirmed the programme for the 7th edition of the National Swimming Day Championship, to be held under the patronage of president Shaikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa from December 15 and 16, will take place at the Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and director of the tournament Omar Al Malki said registration for the championship is open for everyone.

“The event will cover five age groups – 10 years, 11 to 12 years, 13 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years, and adults from 18 years and above,” said Al Malki.

Al Maki noted that the programme will feature two sessions per day. The first session of the inaugural day tips off at 9am and continues until 12 noon with 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke and 150 freestyle.

In the two-hour evening session, competitions in 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 4X100m freestyle will take place.