New IBO World Featherweight champion, Isaac Dogboe aka “Royal Storm” has been crowned the Sports Personality of the year 2017 and also adjudged the Professional boxer of the year at a night of glamour and entertainment at the 43rd MTN SWAG Awards ceremony.

The event which honoured Sportsmen and women for the excellent performance in their various sporting disciplines was held on Friday 5th May, 2018 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The event was graced by many dignitaries like the Sports Minister Hon. Isaac Asiamah, Black Stars Coach James Kwasi Appiah and the Special Guest of honor and Dormahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, former Arsenal player Sefan Schwarz, and many others.

The event also saw the Asa band and Highlife sensation, Kwabena Kwabena who thrilled the audience with good music.

The following Sports personalities and contributors were also awarded on the night:

1. Haruna Tahiru – Para Athlete of the year (Arm-wrestling)
2. Alhassan Okine – Kick boxer of the year
3. Anthony Boafo Danquah Boakye – Cyclist of the year
4. Richard Amanor – Volleyball player of the year
5. Grace Atipaka – Female Badminton player of the year
6. Emmanuel Yaw Donkor – Male Badminton player
7. Vincent Torgah – Golfer of the year
8. Salia Nsabila – Hockey player of the year
9. Christian Amoah – Weightlifter of the year
10. George Bankole (Handball) – Dedication & Valour
11. Ofori Asare (Boxing) – Dedication & Valour
12. Suzzy Dede Teye (lady strikers/ black maidens) – Discovery of the year
13. David Akwei (weightlifter) – Discovery of the year
14. Isaac Nii Amugi (Arm-wrestler) – Discovery of the year
15. Ampem Darkoa Ladies – Female team of the year
16. Dr. Kojo Benjamin Taylor – Special Awards
17. Alex Asante – Special Awards
18. Dr KD Asante – Special Awards
19. Dr Martin Engman – Special Awards
20. Dr Paa Kwesi Odoum – Special Awards
21. David Abanga – Most promising Star
22. Herbert Mensah (rugby) – Association President of the year
23. Yusif Abubakar (Aduana Stars) – Coach of the year
24. Local Black Stars – National team of the year
25. Princella Adubea (Ampem Darkoa) – Female Footballer of the year
26. Thomas Abbey (Hearts of Oak) – Local male footballer of the year
27. Thomas Partey – Foreig- based male footballer of the year
28. Aduana Stars – Male club of the year

By: Yaw Ansa-Asare/voltaonlinegh.com