Historic Victory: Ziad Salim Secures Sudan’s First Gold in African Championships

In a landmark moment for Sudanese swimming, Ziad Salim captured the nation’s first-ever gold medal at the Zone 3 African Swimming Championships in Nairobi. He won the 200-meter race during the championship’s opening day, marking a breakthrough for the Sudanese team.

Sudan’s delegation of five swimmers — Ziad, Adam Ahmed, Rana, Jana Weiss, and Yassin — is participating across various events, including freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly categories.