The Sports Writer Association of Liberia ( SWAL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Wednesday April 10, conducted a day long training for members of the association.
By: Richmond Kelvin Dunn
The training brought together over forty sports journalists from Montserrado, Nimba, Bong and Margibi Counties respectively.
According to the leadership of SWAL the training is the leadership commitment to develop its members about various sporting disciplines.
Serving as one of the facilitators, The Deputy Minister of Sports G. Andy Quamie used the occasion to encourage sports journalists to be civil in discharging their duties especially during national events.
Minister Andy at the same time educated participants of the day long workshop about the seventeen laws of the game.
Also speaking at the day long event, was Veteran Sports Journalist and now Deputy Director General Designate for media Services at the Liberia Broadcasting System Hassan Kiawu who drilled young sports reporters about his experience and encouraged them to remain steadfast in executing their jobs as sports journalists.
According to him, if sports in Liberia will be developed like other African Nations, Sports journalists will have to play a pivotal role in the development process.
Emmanuel Surprise Whea President of the Liberia kickball Federation also used the occasion to explain to sports journalist about the various laws of the game.
Closing the day- long event, Benjamin Garkpah as part of the facilitators give more insights on live coverage and sports jargons.
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