GSA to stage national swimming championship and lifesaving exhibition

Gambia Swimming Association (GSA) will hold their national swimming and lifesaving exhibition at the QCity sports complex in Bijilo on Saturday 1st December.

The national swimming championship is aimed at testing the performance of recently scouted athletes from various regions.

The event will also be used to spread awareness of the towering drowning cases in the country through a lifesaving exhibition. The exhibition is another important aspect of the event, as it will demonstrate some of techniques apply in saving someone from drowning and also, the importance of having qualified lifeguards both at swimming pools and at sea.