Sports
Golf : Oladapo, Francis Conferment Kitty Set For May 22
No fewer than 100 golfers are expected to compete for honurs at the Conferment Kitty of the FCT Golf Association’s Chariman, Engr Oladapo Olaide Mohammmed (Olooye) and Engr Abdulai Adebayo Francis.
In a statement issued by SA Media to Engr. Oladapo Mr Olawale Ayeni on Wednesday in Abuja revealed that the Conferment Kitty which is parts of activities to celebrate Engr Oladapo and Engr Francis over the their election as fellow by the Nigerian Society of Engineers would take centre stage at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Saturday May 22, 2020.
The competition would see men, women and veterans battle at the IBB green course for the ultimate prizes.
While speaking ahead of the kitty, the FCT Golf Boss Oladapo, said that preparation to host a successful events are in top gear and also inline with COVID-19 protocols.
“The kitty is just to bring people together and compete among ourselves and to thank Allah for taking us this far, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic have kept most of us away from the golf course.
“We have mouthwatering prizes to be given to the winners in all the categories and also consolation prizes for best endeavors, so I encourage golfers to turn up in their number so we can have a good time where we will also dine and unwind after the kitty”.
“Also we are going to observe all the COVID-19 protocols strictly to ensure the safety of all the golfers and officials during the one day kitty” he concluded.
Sports
SWAN President Calls for Gender-Fair Reporting in Sports Journalism
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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