Sports writers from around the world gather in Ghana

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Expected to be sandwiched with expert presentations and discussions on contemporary issues on sports media, administration and hosting of big sports events, the congress comes on the heels of a successful women-centred seminar hosted by SWAG last year, in partnership with AIPS AFRICA.

No fewer than 50 delegates from national sports journalists associations across the continent, as well as executive committee and honorary members of both AIPS and AIPS AFRICA are billed to attend this annual assembly according to a statement from the secretariat.

Also expected to participate fully in these three days are officials of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of Africa Games 2019, Africa Rugby Union and the continental and regional football bodies.

The statement added that, the AIPS President Gianni Merlo, the President of the Association of National Olympic Committees in Africa (ANOCA) Mustapha Berraf, the Chairman of APO Group Nicolas Pompigne- Mognard, and the Power of Sports in AFRICA, and Rivers State Governor Barrister Nyesom Wike, are on cue to make their presence felt with unique messages.

Tested resource persons from Ghana and outside have been earmarked to talk and provide fresh insights on such topics as: When Will Africa be ready to win the FIFA World Cup; How bold is Africa’s gold chase at Tokyo 2020?; Africa Games and the future; The New Sports Journalism in Africa – finding the right mix.