BY JACOB AJOM
Allis now set for the 6th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff Open Swimming Championships billed for the magnificent swimming pool of the Warri Township Stadium in Delta State. The championship has been fixed for between July 18 and 23.

Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Rear Admiral Babalola Egbedina who addressed the sporting media in Lagos yesterday said swimmers from all over the country will take part and will compete in 34 individual events and six relay races.

Teams from the Armed Forces, the Police, Civil Defence and the Universities will vie for honours at the event.

He also disclosed that there will be cash prizes to in various events while certificate of participation will be given to all participants.

On their part, the Delta State Government promised to provide the best facilities for the championship.

Project co-ordinator and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, HonourableEjiro Etoroma who represented the Delta State Government said the Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan government has put in place first class facilities for the successful hosting of the week-long event.

Top performers at the championship will be chosen to represent the country at the African Senior Swimming Championship coming up in September in Senegal. Some will also be invited for preparations ahead of the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo.