SWAN TO HONOUR ATHLETES, ADMINISTRATORS AT ONDO SPORTS ICON AWARDS, WEDNESDAY
The Ondo State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has concluded plans to honour distinguished personalities who have made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of sports in the State since it's creation, 50 years ago. The personalities will be recognised at the Ondo Sports Icon Award of Excellence, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the NMA House, opposite Akure Mall, Alagbaka, Akure. The Chairman of SWAN in Ondo State, Segun Giwa, and Chairman of the Awards Committee, Akintunde Akinsemola, said the initiative is aimed at celebrating deserving sports heroes and stakeholders whose contributions may otherwise have gone unrecognised. Among those expected to be honoured with the Golden Award former Governor Olusegun Mimiko; erstwhile Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye and former Deputy-Governor, Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru among others. Also promine...