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SWAN President Promises Sports Writers Fair Deal
The re-elected President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Honour Sirawoo, has said that he will continue to develop sports writing fraternity.
He promised to place training and retraining of its members on the front burner of his administration.
Sirawoo said this while briefing sports journalists shortly after he took oath of office for his second tenure , on Monday at the auditorium of Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, Moscow road, in Port Harcourt.
“ We are going to insert discipline in SWAN. SWAN is going to be independent because we have registered as corporate organisation” Sirawoo said.
The returnee President described the election as free and fair, saying that the SWAN Electoral Committee (SWANECO) conducted the election according to the SWAN statues.
According to him, the newly elected Exco will lead the association to the promise land adding that the members of the organization should always bear in mind that there will be challenges.
“We will sustain all our programmes we have put together in our first tenure. Besides, we are going to change the things that will not make the association to grow” he stated.
Sirawoo noted that journalism has gone beyond the traditional practice of print and electronic media, saying that currently there are on line media, which the association would accommodate.
“ We must follow the trend and accommodate the online media practitioners, all we need is to have a professional certificate.
We are ready to serve and make any sacrifice to take SWAN to the next level.
Kiadum Edookor
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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