Organisers of the FCT Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Week, says all is now set to host this year’s event from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2024.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day celebration will feature various activities aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and advancing the field of sports journalism.
The Chairman, SWAN Week Organising Committee, Anietie Patrick, told newsmen at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja that the event would kick-off with a medical check and walking/jogging exercise on Thursday.
She said this was important to ensure its members are mentally and physically fit.
She added that there would also be a lot of games and side attractions to spice up the event.
“The 2024 FCT SWAN Week will begin on Dec. 12 with a walking/jogging exercise at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, which is expected to start at 7 a.m. from Package A and terminate at Package B at 9 a.m.
“This will be followed by a medical check-up programme to ensure that our members are physically and mentally fit.
“There will also be a football match between Team Broadcast (TV and Radio) and Team Print (Newspaper and Online) as well as a Table-tennis tournament and other lovely games to wrap up activities for Day One,” she said.
Patrick said a one-of-a-kind Get together/Dinner and awards ceremony would be organised with a variety of foods, drinks, and music to add glits and glamour to the event on the final day.
She said the dinner event would also afford members the opportunity to socialise, share, and enjoy camaraderie and friendship amongst themselves.
She added that awards would be given to various stakeholders and personalities in sports who have made valuable contributions towards the growth and development of sports in the FCT and the country at large.
The chairman appealed to corporate organisations and sports stakeholders to give maximum support to the body to enable it to organise a successful event.
She said the event, which annually brings together sports stakeholders, also offers corporate organisations the opportunity to showcase their brand (NAN)
