Sports Writers Association of Ghana explained

Sports Writers Association of Ghana
Abbreviation:SWAG
Type:Professional society
Language:English
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Kwabena Yeboah
Leader Title2:Vice President
Leader Name2:Maurice Quansah
Parent Organization:International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
Region Served:Ghana

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is professional body in Ghana that includes as sports journalist, analysts, commentators and recognized sports associations in Ghana. The Association holds the SWAG night every year where the best sport Ghanaian sport personalities, clubs and cooperate institutions involved in sports development and promotion are honoured.[1] The association was formed in 1968.[2] [3] In 2011, Asamoah Gyan won the sportsman of the year award, in recognition of his contribution to the Black Stars.[4]

Presidents

The following individuals have served as President of the Sport Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG);

PresidentTenure of office
Joe Lartey(1968–)[5]
Joe Aggrey(1985–2001)[6]
Ebow Quansah(2001–2015)[7] [8]
Kwabena Yeboah(2015–president)[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 July 2011. Pictures: See the SWAG Awards Ceremony. GhanaSoccernet. 19 August 2011.
  2. Web site: 3 August 2011. SWAG is 43 years old. 23 November 2021. Modern Ghana.
  3. Web site: 4 August 2016. SWAG is 48 years. 23 November 2021. Graphic Online.
  4. Web site: Larweh. Kwame. 4 July 2011. Asamoah Gyan Wins SWAG Top Award. Modern Ghana. 23 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Esar Ebo Osei. Bernard. 25 June 2020. "Over to you Joe Lartey": Four facts about Ghana's iconic commentator. 13 February 2022. Citi Sports Online.
  6. Web site: 7 October 2020. SWAG eulogizes Joe Aggrey and Oteng Aboagye with a meritorious award. 8 August 2021. News Ghana.
  7. Book: Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw. Daily Graphic: Issue 1,49729 May 4 2006. 2006-05-04. Graphic Communications Group. en.
  8. Web site: 11 September 2002. SWAG awards sportsmen and women. 23 November 2021. Modern Ghana. Ghana News Agency.
  9. Web site: 2015-07-03. Kwabena Yeboah is new SWAG President. 2021-08-09. GhanaWeb. en.