How Young Swimmers Can Prepare for International Meets: Insights from the 47th SEA Age Group Championships 2025
Earlier last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 47th Southeast Asia (SEA) Age Group Swimming Championships 2025 held right here in Singapore. The new competition pool designed to host the upcoming World Aquatics Championships 2025 uses the same starting blocks as the 2024 Paris Olympics. The energy was palpable; hundreds of young athletes, many competing internationally for the first time, gave their all in a truly world-class setting. I was there to support several swimmers I’ve been working with as they took on this milestone event.
Key Takeaways for Young Swimmers (and Parents)
Being on the ground allowed me to observe what athletes (and their parents) often miss:
Preparation Is More Than Just Training: Peak performance isn’t just about swim technique. Many of these young athletes benefited from months of structured strength and conditioning, mobility preparation, and rehabilitation to get here in one piece.
Recovery & Routine Matter: With tight schedules and multiple events, those who managed their recovery (mobility drills, nutrition, sleep) clearly had an edge across the competition days.
These Moments Build Champions: Watching these young athletes handle both triumph and disappointment with maturity was a reminder that competitive development goes far beyond technique.
Supporting the Journey
At ATHLETIC INC, our mission is to support athletes not just through injury, but through every stage of performance:
Youth Strength and Conditioning: Built around the physical demands of swim training and growth stages.
Injury Prevention and Mobility Screening: Helping swimmers stay in the water longer, stronger, and safer.
Nutrition Consults & Race Week Strategies: Supporting recovery, energy management, and peak performance.
As Singapore’s swimming scene continues to grow, our mission remains clear: to build healthier, stronger, and more confident athletes who can thrive long-term in the sport they love.
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Whether it’s your swimmer’s first meet or their path to national qualification, the right support makes all the difference.
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YU HENG CHIN
Physiotherapist & Performance Coach
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