Asaba 2023 NYG: FCT Athlete Omowonuola Grabs Gold In Golf

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3 years ago

September 26, 2023

A 10-year-old golfer, Olanrewaju Omowonuola has also added her name to the list of God winners for the FCT at the ongoing 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State

JSS 2 Student of AFLON Digital Academy in the FCT won by 2up in the girls’ match play event.

While speaking, the elated winner, Omowonuola expressed: “I feel very happy and I also want to thank God for what he has done now, I know that my fasting and prayer did not go in vain.

“It was not easy at all, I was 5up and the girl mounted pressure I even thought I had lost already but thank God that I got 2up to beat her.”

She is optimistic that one day she could be Nigeria’s number 1 in Golf; “if I can work hard and not allow anything to distract me, it could be possible to be Nigeria’s number one.” She is hopeful

A grateful Olarewaju also thumbed her Mum and her friends for their encouragement and support that gave her the God.

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SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism

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19 hours ago

October 26, 2026

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, has urged sports journalists to eliminate gender stereotypes and bias in their reports to promote fairness, inclusion and greater visibility for women in sports.

Benjamin made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a presentation titled “Gender-Sensitive Journalism: Removing Gender Stereotypes and Bias in Sports Reporting” at the Annual Women in Sports Leadership Training/Seminar for Journalists, organised by the Women Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

He said sports journalists play a critical role in shaping public opinion, influencing athletes’ visibility and determining which achievements receive recognition, sponsorship and investment.

According to him, the way the media reports women in sports can either reinforce existing barriers or help dismantle them.

Benjamin explained that gender-sensitive journalism requires fairness, accuracy, equality and inclusion, stressing that it does not mean giving female athletes favourable coverage or shielding them from legitimate criticism.

He identified common forms of bias in sports reporting, including giving men’s competitions greater prominence, focusing on female athletes’ appearance rather than performance, defining women by their marital or family status, and questioning their competence in leadership positions.

The SWAN president urged journalists to adopt respectful language, apply consistent professional standards and extend coverage beyond national teams to domestic leagues, grassroots competitions, female coaches, referees and sports administrators.

Using Nigeria’s sporting landscape as an example, he said the achievements of the Super Falcons deserved sustained analysis beyond match results, including discussions on investment, player development, professional leagues and grassroots structures.

He also noted that digital platforms offered opportunities to expand coverage of women’s sports but warned journalists against sensationalism, online harassment and sexist commentary.

Benjamin proposed seven measures, including gender-sensitive editorial guidelines, regular coverage audits, diversified sources, professional development, stronger grassroots reporting and measurable progress.

He called on SWAN to collaborate with the NOC, sports federations, leagues and clubs to improve access to information and strengthen women’s visibility in sports.

He urged journalists to ensure that athletes are judged by their performances and achievements rather than gender stereotypes.

“Gender-sensitive journalism must be fair, not favourable,” he said, emphasising that responsibility for change rests with reporters, editors, broadcasters, photographers and digital publishers.

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