Renowned Sierra Leonean swimming coach Bobson Mansaray recently achieved Australian citizenship after seizing a remarkable coaching opportunity in the country.

Coach Mansaray is well-known for his exceptional work developing top swimming talent in Sierra Leone. His dedication and expertise led to an offer for a prestigious coaching position in Australia after he completed coaching courses in the United States and other nations.

Coach Mansaray’s involvement in the Commonwealth Games in Australia was a turning point. Impressed by the country and the potential for his coaching career, he decided to stay and fulfil his coaching contract. His coaching prowess has yielded remarkable results, as he has nurtured several Australian swimmers. Notable swimmers he has mentored from Sierra Leone include Moris Bale, Osman Kamara, Bintu Rabbi Jalloh, Stone Cole, and the current national swimming champion, Josuah Wyse, who has competed in three Olympic games.

In an exclusive interview, Coach Mansaray expressed his ambitious vision to revolutionise the swimming landscape in Sierra Leone. He envisions establishing a sports academy with a specific focus on swimming. With his extensive experience as a national swimmer and a former Assistant Secretary General and Head Coach, he believes he can make a significant difference if elected President of the Swimming Association.

Mansaray hinted at possible mismanagement within the association, stating, “I have significant evidence of misconduct, but I will withhold specific details from the media for the organisation’s integrity.” He critiqued the decision-making processes of the current leadership, particularly highlighting an incident where the national swimming coach was overlooked for technical registrations at the Olympics.

“I have much more to share, but I will disclose it at the appropriate time,” he added.

To conclude, Coach Mansaray appreciated the Australian government for facilitating his citizenship. He believes being an Australian citizen will empower him to return to Sierra Leone and implement significant improvements in swimming.