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IBSA Appoints Sierra Leone's Unisa Deen Kargbo

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson, Sierra Leone 

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Sierra Leone’s senior sports administrator and respected journalist, Unisa Deen Kargbo (UDK), has added another major milestone to his growing list of achievements with his latest appointment to the Finance Committee of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).

The famous sports enthusiasts from Sierra Leone historically joined the IBSA as the only African selected to serve on the four-man committee.

As a long-time member of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), Kargbo’s journey has been defined by years of dedicated service to sports development, para-sports advocacy, and professional excellence both on and off the field. 

His steady rise from sports journalism to national sports administration and now on the continental para-sports engagement has earned him widespread respect across Africa and beyond.

Reacting to the appointment, in interview with Awoko Newspaper on Wednesday afternoon, Kargbo described the moment as deeply humbling, noting that the recognition reflects sustained observation of his academic background, leadership qualities, and personal discipline over time. 

He shared that he had since through the IBSA President and Executive, accepted the voluntary finance committee member role with gratitude, pledging to dedicate his experience to strengthening IBSA’s financial systems while championing African representation in global blind sports.

He further congratulated his fellow committee members, Liene Apine of Latvia, Rauan Satzhanov of Kazakhstan, and Carlos Eduardo Ferrari of Brazil on their appointments, expressing optimism that they "as a diverse team, will work collectively to advance IBSA’s global mission."

With his latest international honor, Unisa Deen Kargbo’s expanding portfolio of laurels stands as a testament to perseverance, service, and leadership, placing Sierra Leone firmly on the world map of para-sports administration.

No doubt his breakthrough has been widely celebrated by SWASAL members and Paralympic stakeholders in Sierra Leone and across the continent, who view his elevation as a symbol of Africa’s growing influence in international sports governance.

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