The 16th Novice Swim Meet, the first Meet for the new 2026 season, was held on April 25-26 at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil. These Novice Meets are designed to introduce beginner swimmers to the world of competitive swimming, helping them gain experience, build confidence, and prepare for more advanced competitions. Swimmers qualify as “novice” if they have never represented their state at the national level or secured individual medals in previous State Age Group Swimming Meets.
DSA Swimming Club proudly fielded a strong team of 187 young swimmers, many of whom were experiencing competitive swimming for the first time. For these budding athletes, the meet offered invaluable exposure to the structured schedules, discipline, and environment of inter-club competitions.
After two days of spirited competition, the team delivered an outstanding performance, securing a total of 67 medals, which included 25 Golds.
Among the stars of the Meet, Ariana Tay Yu Qiao from the 7yr olds group shone brilliantly winning 6 Golds and 2 Silvers in her events, a true champion in the making. Decan Chan Ze Ken in the Boys 12yr olds group also performed superbly in his events, collecting a staggering 5 Golds, followed by Cadence Liew Yi Hern from the 15yr group with 4 Golds to her tally. Fu Ziyu added 2 more Golds to the team tally with her win in the 12yr olds group. Other Gold winners included Ved Ashishbhai Panchal, Alexander Lim Lee Hom, Caleb Chong Ze Min, Shu Jing Chen, Aeryn Yusra Adlin, Nik Nameera Nadine Binti Nik Mohd Farid, Aisha Amir Fazly and Amelda Wong Zi Qian who all did a spectacular show taking home a Gold each for themselves and the team.
Other winners with a podium finish included Justin Wong Jun Hin, Kody Lee Kher-Di, Jiayi Guo (Mike), Li Junzhi, Oliver Spivey, Adam Amir Fazly, Jamie Ali Anuar Fariz, Tan Ming En, Ellie Chang Chi Lam, Aimee Jasmine Anuar Fariz and Selina Yue ZiMeng. For the complete medal tally and detailed results, please refer to the downloadable links below.
