SWAN SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR BEST ATHLETES IN NIGERIA

LAGOS, Nigeria – Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has asked for nominations for best male and female athletes in Nigeria.

This follows request from International Sports Press Association, AIPS for SWAN to forward names of the athletes to AIPS secretariat.

AIPS is asking for six nominations, three boys and three girls, SWAN said in a statement signed by its Secretary- General, Olawale Alabi.

“The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has asked the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to send to it names of the Athlete of the Year in Nigeria.

“It is asking for six (6) names to be submitted —- three (3) for the Best Male Athlete of the Year and three (3) for the Best Woman Athlete of the Year.

“In the light of this, SWAN is urging its members to send their nominations to the SWAN National Secretariat, Corporate Suite 20, Main Bowl, Package A, National Stadium, Abuja, or [email protected], on or before December 25.

“If there are any enquiries or clarifications on these, please do not hesitate to immediately reach the National Secretariat by e-mails”, SWAN said.