DSA Swimmers strong winners at Shah Alam Meet
The SportExcel / MILO / NSC / MAS Junior Swimming Circuit, 1st Leg 2024 was held at Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan on 01-03 March 2024 with a whole lot of swimming clubs from Malaysia heading to Shah Alam’s pool. This was the first time this Meet was held with the full set of events for all Age Groups. Another characteristic of this year’s Meet was that foreign swimmers were allowed to participate in this Meet, accumulate points to their team towards the Grand Final but not eligible to win any medals.
DSA Swimming Club had a strong team of 195 swimmers who gave it their all and showed their resilience as the Meet stretched on into the night time, due to the large number of events. The team brought home 28 Golds and over 50 medals in total through the 3 days of intense competition and rivalry.
The star swimmers for DSA included Evan Chua Min Hao who topped the charts with an astounding 7 Golds and a Silver in the Boys 14-15 years age group. Olivia Seow Cui Ying in the Girls 12-13 years age group also collected an equal number of Golds while compatriot Evita Tan Ee Lin added 5 more Golds to the team in the same group. DSA girls certainly showed their women power as they added more medals to their credit than the boys continuing the trend from last year’s Meet. 2 Golds each were added on by Joelle Koo Yu Qing, Kaelyn Chee Wei Yi and Yean Yu Ng to the team tally in their respective age group events while Analey Yap Cai Li, Vitus So Teng Hoe and Yu Xiang Cham gained a Gold each for the team in their events.
Other podium finishers from DSA Swimming Club were Ashley Soh Wern Yi, Henri James Johan Keeton, Charmaine Hung Yun Wen, Ethan Yap You Quan, Heidi Lim Pei Xin, Jaden Ong Jun Xian, Ke Hui Yap, Neelkantha, Ryan Ee Tian Aymes, Sara Sophia Peeters and Sebastien Rion Azlir. A detailed view of the full results and medals tally can be downloaded from the links below.
Along with the medal winners, a sizable number of swimmers placed among the top 24, contributing to the overall total. The swimmers must maintain their momentum and positive attitude as they get ready for the second part of the swimming circuit, and also the Grand Final much later in the year. Many thanks to the parents and swimmers for their commitment to the training, as well as to the DSA coaches who have been pushing the young swimmers to reach their full potential. Go Team DSA, forward! One team, one dream!
Full Results
Medals Tally
‘Journey to Swim Excellence’, DSA hosts Swim Clinic with SASI
Team of elite swimmers and coaches conduct interactive session in Bukit Jalil
DSA conducted an incredible swim clinic on February 4 2024, led by coach Craig Stewart and an elite lineup of champions from South Australia Sports Institute (SASI). The SASI team who all arrived at Bukit Jalil to give about 150 young DSA swimmers the thrill of a lifetime as they had a whole day of activity both in and out of the water.
The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) identifies, develops and supports athletes with the potential to perform at the highest national and international levels of sport. Established in 1982, the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) was Australia’s first state sports institute. It is a division of the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing in the South Australian Government. SASI identifies, develops and supports athletes with the potential to perform at the highest national and international levels of sport. The institute works with sporting partners to conduct world-class intensive coaching and training programs and individual scholarship programs.
The SASI team of 8 high performance swimmers and 4 coaches included Olympic Gold Medallist and Commonwealth Champion Kyle Chalmers, who is one of the world’s best sprint swimmers who won an Olympic title at Rio in 2016 with a world junior record. Chalmers also broke the short course 100meter freestyle world record at the 2021 Swimming World Cup in Kazan.
Australian record holder Mathew Temple, Dylan Andrea, Harrison Biddell, Molly Walker, Brittany Castelluzzo, Luke Knappstein and sports physiologist Jamie Stanley were the other champions from Australia who were part of the coaching team. International swimmers Josha Salchow from Germany and Ingeborg Loyning from Norway were also part of the lineup of eminent swimming stars at the Bukit Jalil event.
The SASI team shared their valuable experience and knowledge to the young swimmers during the pool sessions and also for the land training and exercise sessions. Just being with this elite group and listening to them was a great morale boost and a thrilling experience for the young swimmers. In addition, they all had a chance to take precious ‘selfies’ and get the autographs of their idols at the Meet & Greet session which followed the training sessions. The SASI team also had the opportunity of being the front row audience to a breath-taking lion dance performance as the wildly moving, nimble footed dancers kept them enthralled.
DSA thanks all the members of the elite team from SASI who made time from their busy schedules to be with the DSA swimmers and we look forward to some awesome performance from our enthused young champions in the meets ahead. Onward Team DSA!
Evan Chua on top of the world with a staggering 11 Golds
New Meet Records, Group Overall Champions and more at Shah Alam
The 33rd Selangor Age Group Swim Meet was held at Selangor Aquatic, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan from 18-21 January 2024. Being among the first Meets of the swimming calendar for the year, the competition spirit between the swimming clubs across Malaysia was building up. The Meet being the qualifying event for Malaysia Open and Malaysia Invitational Age Group Meets was open for participants under the State and Novice category separately.
In the State Category, DSAS Swimmers were on top with many Group Champions, First and Second Runner- Ups between them. Evan Chua Min Hao was crowned State Group 2 Overall Champion with and astounding 11 Golds and 2 Bronzes while Samuel Koek Gelacio was declared the State Group 4 Overall Champion with 7 Golds and 3 Silvers in his events.
First Runner-Ups included Yeo Khaining in the State Open Group category with 3 Golds, Xin Qi in the Group 2 category with 2 Golds, 5 Silvers and 1 Bronze, and Masato Mark Fujimoto in the State Group 3 category with 5 Golds, 3 Silvers and 2 Bronzes.
Second Runner-Ups included Shannon Tan Yan Qing in the Group 2 category with 2 Golds, 4 Silvers and 3 Bronzes, Heidi Lim Pei Xin in the Group 3 category with 2 Golds, 3 Silvers and 1 Bronze and Sara Inagaki in the Group 4 category with 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 6 Bronzes.
DSAS swimmers who clinched a Gold in their events along with the Silvers and Bronzes included Hew Bo Yu, Jiang Bo Xiu, Gabrielle M.P. Hills, Kaelyn Chee Wei Yi, Neelkantha, Ng Yean Yu and Adam Jeffrey Dillon. Brilliant performers who were podium finishers included Shusuke Kobayashi, Miles Nathanael Yap, Anna Zhou, Angel Zhou, Joelle Koo Yu Qing, Chan Cze Ern, Yap Ke Hui, Kota Kobayashi, Ashley Soh Wern Yi, Sara Sophia Peeters, Hailey Chong Sue Huey, Charmaine Hung Yun Wen, Calvin Lee Shin Rong, Chong Jun Ron and Thon Kok Jin.
In the Novice Category, Jayden Yap Ee Jen was the Group 1 Overall Champion with 3 Golds and 3 Silvers. Isabelle Leong Zi Qing created a new Meet Record in her event, 1500 Meter Freestyle while also becoming First Runner up for Group 2. Aiden Tan Yong Jia was First Runner Up for Group 2, Muhd Syahin Adham for Group 3 and Lee Kenyi for Group 4. Samuel Eng Yeung Shane took the Second Runner Up position in Group 3.
Swimmers in the Novice category who took home Golds included Zahara Ewa AlJoffery and Hyeonjoong Kil with 3 Golds each while Madeline Foo Sook Lynn, Janelle Choo, Yap Zhen Yi, Kang Zhen Tai, Ronnie Loh Kai Keet, Ethan Chee Wei Jin and Yap Jun Hin added a Gold each to the team tally with their wins.
Other Novice swimmers who reached a podium finish with their exemplary performances included Amanda Koek Gelacio, Daniella Lian Yue Yan, Ruelle Tan Ru Zac, Chong Jia Ying, Sasha Caunter Chin Liyen, Matthew Jacob Strydom, Tai Sze Wei, Olyvia Magdalene Foley, Muhammad Haziq Hariz Hazli, Chong Jun Jet, Ashton Soh Je Zhen, Danish Haiqal Ahmad Firdaus, Jamie Chee Zhia Xin, Chong En Ci, Emir Danish and Isaac Chen Yen-Bo.
In the Relay events, the Boys 12-13 years age group consisting of Masato Mark Fujimoto, Muhd Syahin Adham Muhd Saiful, Miles Nathanael Yap and Bo Yu Hew created a new Meet Record in the 4×100 Meter Freestyle Relay. Besides this DSAS Swimmers also won a total of 9 Golds and many more Silvers and Bronzes in their many events. A detailed view of the full results and the Medals tally for both individual and relay events can be downloaded from the links below.
The DSAS Swimming Club had a fantastic start to 2024 and the young swimmers were thrilled with their success during the four days of intense competition. Bravo to the group of parents, coaches, and well-wishers who have all given it their all and will keep doing so as the Meets go on this year.
Full Results (Division)
Medals Tally-State
Medals Tally-Relay
Medals Tally-Novice
DSA Swimming Club opens the year with 14 Meet Records
Champion Chong Xin Lin rewrites Record books
The first Swim Meet of the year, the MILO/PRAKL Age Group Swimming Championships 2024 was held between 19-21 January at the National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil. This Meet is one of the qualifying Meets to the MIAG, Malaysia Open Swimming Championships and the SUKMA Meet in Sarawak.
DSA Swimmers had a great time going head-to-head with the other swimming clubs from Malaysia and the competition was fierce. That did not deter the young swimmers as they notched up an amazing 14 new Meet Records and over 90 Golds during the three days of explosive action.
Standing out on top was DSA Swimming Champ Chong Xin Lin, who not only created a staggering 6 new Meet records but also took the Gold in every event she participated, a total of 9 Golds. Cham Yu Xiang also made his entry into the Record books for 2 events in his age group while Olivia Seow Cui Ying, Annis Hiew Xin Ting, Georgene Wee Ee Jern and Charlotte Loke also added a new Record each in their events. 2 more Meet Records came for DSA in the Relay events as the senior Boys quartet made a new benchmark in the 4×100 Meter Freestyle Group 1 + Open event while the junior girls added their names in the 4×100 Meter Medley Group 2 event Record.
Another Star of the Meet was little Anna Maglai, winning over 9 Golds in 10-11 years Girls’ category. This little champ is going to be another name to reckon with in the years to come for sure. Olivia Seow Cui Ying, Evita Tan Ee Lin and Woo Seungmin won 7 Golds each in their events along with more Silvers and Bronzes. Megan Ho won 6 Golds in her events while Yui Hirano and Henri James Johan Keeton added 5 Golds to the team tally. Annis Hiew Xin Ting, Lewis Mu Zi Long and Ong Zhi Kheam with 3 Golds, Vitus So Teng Hoe and Cayden How Xuan Hee brought home 2 Golds each. Analey Yap Cai Li, Cham Yu Yang, Fu Yi Zhuo, Cham Yu Xiang and Elsa Eow Yeng Yii won a Gold in their events.
Among the seniors, long time champion swimmer Georgene Wee Ee Jern and Gabriel Francis McCartan won 6 Golds each in their categories. Charlotte Loke added 3 more Golds while Malaysian star swimmer Jayden Tan Khai Xin won 2 Golds in his events. Shahenry Wong Bin Shadzlee was another winner with 1 Gold in the senior boys age group.
Other medal winners in Meet included Lee Yun Ni, Zhang He Ning, Tee Him, Carrie Li Jia Yi, Teoh Jet Ning, Lai In Xuan, Jung Jiwoo, Ho Zhi Ju, Verda So Teng Gaa, Grace Ge Zi Xin, Cham Yu Yang, Wang Jun Xi, Mellissa Nailly Darwin, Yap Inn Xuan, Sebastien Rion Azlir, Grace Kim Ju Won, Kierstan Khoo Wei Ee, Celyn Pan Xiao Ying, Lau Jin Kiat, Jordan Chan Kin Yue and Charlene Loke.
In the Relay events, DSA swimmers’ teamwork got home 10 Golds in the various Medley and Freestyle relays in addition to the new Meet Records. A detailed view of the full results and the Medals tally for both individual and relay events can be downloaded from the links below.
It was a great start for DSA Swimming Club for the swimming year which started off with a tight schedule of 3 Meets happening on the same weekend. Congratulations to the team of swimmers, parents, coaches and well-wishers as we embark on another year of competitive excitement. Onward Team DSA and a great 2024 beckons!
Full Results
Medals Tally
Medals Tally-Relay
DSA Swimming Clubs close 2023 with great finish
4 Meet Records and 21 Golds for DSA at 40th President Cup Meet
The 40th National Inter-Club Swimming Championship for the President Cup 2023 was held on the 15-17 December at the National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil. More than 1400 swimmers from 63 swimming clubs in Malaysia were in KL Sports City over the weekend to give it their all. That in itself was a record of sorts as it was the largest ever participation till date for the President Cup Championship Meets.
DSA swimmers participated in the Meet as two separate teams based on their representation at other Swim Meets earlier in the year according to the cited regulations. DSA Swimming Clubs together built up the highest total of 963.5 points with DSA Swimming Club at 588 points and DSAS at 375.5 points while finishing at the second and fourth spot in the Team scores separately. The top scores were brought home by spectacular performances by the talented and well-trained swimmers honed to display their skills at the utmost levels.
New Meet Records by DSA included Jiang Bo Xiu in the Boys 10 years and under category, Megan Ho in the Girls 11-12 years category, Cham Yu Xiang in the Boys 15-17 years category and Chong Xin Lin in the Girls 18-25 years category in their respective events, the details of which can be downloaded in the links below.
Outstanding performances also included a massive 4 Golds by Neelkantha Arjoo Segar in the Boys 11-12 years group and 2 Golds by Ho Zhi Ju, Megan Ho, Olivia Seow Cui Ying, Jiang Bo Xiu, Cham Yu Xiang, Elsa Eow Yeng Yii, Lee Yen Yi and Chong Xin Lin in their respective age group categories and events. Malaysian star swimmer Welson Sim Wee Sheng added another Gold to the team tally with a brilliant win in the 18-25 years group 100M Freestyle event.
Other DSA swimmers who made their way to podium finishes were Lewis Mu Zi Long, Yap Inn Xuan, Heidi Lim Pei Xin, Sebastien Rion Azlir, Mellissa Nailly Darwin, Sara Sophia Peeters, Fu Yi Zhuo, Ng Yean Yu, Gabriel Francis Mccartan, Charlotte Loke, Charmaine Hung Yun Wen, Georgene Wee Ee Jern and Jerriel Lau who all added a host of Silvers and Bronzes bringing up the great total for the Swimming Clubs.
To top up all the individual performances a well-deserved Gold was also won by the team of Sebastien Rion Azlir, Hew Bo Yu, Lewis Mu Zi Long and Gabriel Francis Mccartan in the Boys 4×100 Freestyle Relay.
A detailed view of the full results and medal tally can be downloaded from the links below.
With the end of the President Cup Meet, the team of swimmers, parents and coaches can get a long-deserved breather as they settle down for the holiday season and the end of the years swimming. It was a busy year with over 15 different Meets, Swim Camps and training sessions which kept the swimmers in tip-top shape and the dedication of DSA coaches was phenomenal throughout the year.
With the New Year coming up very soon, the next year’s swimming calendar opens with the Selangor Age Group, PRAKL Age Group and Johor Age Group Meets scheduled for the third week of January 2024. These Age Group Meets are also the qualifying Meets to MIAG and Malaysia Open. The entire team of swimmers and coaches are prepping up for these Meets and they need all the support they can get. Kudos to the entire team and best wishes for the oncoming year 2024. Onward with pride and glory, One Team, One Dream!