114 sports journalists in Ghana have as of Friday, April 7, 2023, applied for Association of International Sports Press (AIPS) ID Cards.
The AIPS has identified Ghana as one of the countries with many sports journalists.
According to the General Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, the deadline is 10th April 2023, as the final list will be presented on 14th April 2023.
He noted that traditionally the window is often opened in October, unlike this year when AIPS wants to print the cards earlier.
One must serve SWAG for some period to attain AIPS membership.
To become a member of SWAG, one must be a practicing sports journalist for at least two years, after completion of a reputable journalism institution.
One must also have the flair for sports reporting, presentation, and writing.
The sports scene in Ghana will demand media services for the 13th African Games ‘Accra 2023’, the Afcon 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
SWAG was founded in 1968. Mr. Kwabena Yeboah is the current President. Others who have served in that capacity are Hon Joe Aggrey, Ebo Quansah, and Ackah Anthony.
The founding President of SWAG is Mr. Joe Lartey.
