Sports Writers Association of 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]

Sports Writers Association of Ghana
AbbreviationSWAG
Formation1968 (1968)
TypeProfessional society
Region served
Ghana
Official language
English
President
Kwabena Yeboah
Vice President
Maurice Quansah
Key people
Joe Aggrey, Kwabena Yeboah
Parent organization
International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
WebsiteSWAG

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]

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