Sports Writers Association of Ghana
Association for Ghanaian sports journalists
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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]
AbbreviationSWAG
Formation1968
TypeProfessional society
Region served
Ghana| Abbreviation | SWAG |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type | Professional society |
Region served | Ghana |
Official language | English |
President | Kwabena Yeboah |
Vice President | Maurice Quansah |
Key people | |
Parent organization | International Sports Press Association (AIPS) |
| Website | swagghana |
Presidents
The following individuals have served as President of the Sport Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG);
| President | Tenure of office |
|---|---|
| Joe Lartey | (1968–)[5] |
| Joe Aggrey | (1985–2001)[6] |
| Ebow Quansah | (2001–2015)[7][8] |
| Kwabena Yeboah | (2015–president)[9] |
