TANZANIA's national swimming team's coach Yusuph Siki has expressed optimism in his swimmers' chances of making it to the 2024 Olympics.

Siki disclosed in Dar es Salaam early this week when the team was preparing for its participation in this year's African Swimming and Open Water Championships held in Angola from Tuesday to May 2.

Three swimmers- namely Collins Saliboko, Hilal Hemed, and Sophia Latiff have represented Tanzania in the championships.

He revealed that his swimmer's stint in the continental showdown aims at pursuing a ticket to the 2024 Olympics that will be held in Paris.

"I have prepared my swimmers to ensure that we are going to fly Tanzania's national flag well," Siki noted. 

The team's captain Sophia promised to do well so that she could improve her Personal Best Time.

"I have prepared well through various tournaments I have done to break the record and reduce the time," Sophia remarked. 

National Sports Council's Sports Officer Charles Maguzu asked the national swimmers to successfully fly the national flag so they could return with medals. 

"I'm handing this national flag so that you can represent our country. Based on your experience, I believe you will bring us victory," Maguzu revealed.