The business of sports reporting at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG), tagged Asaba 2025 climaxed on Thursday September 4, 2025 with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), holding its national convention.
Presided over by the SWAN President, Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, had in attendance, several dignitaries on ground to associate with the only sports association in Nigeria.
In his remarks, SWAN President commended hundreds of his members on ground, hailing them for their comprehensive coverage of the 9th NYG.
He reminded them that the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of SWAN is around the corner, urging them to brace up and contribute to making it a success.
Speaking further, he commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for a successful games, while congratulating the Delta State Government for a successful hosting.
Some notable dignitaries that attended the convention are, the Ogun State Sports Commissioner, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, and several National Executive Committee (NEC) members of SWAN.
Earlier on Thursday in a novelty match played between the Northern SWAN versus the Southern SWAN, the hosts failed to beat the visitors, as the match ended 0-0.
The novelty match as a tradition, provides an avenue for sports writers to bond and compete in a friendly atmosphere, further promoting unity in the association.
Credit: Jacob Onjewu Dicson.
