MY STORY

Asia Cymone Smith is a two-time award-winning Sports Anchor and Reporter at KSN News in Wichita, Kansas and the reigning Miss Kansas USA 2025.

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Her love for sports began at home, watching football with her dad every Sunday in a proud Steelers household. That connection to sports grew into a lifelong passion for competition and teamwork. She spent 12 years as a competitive cheerleader, finishing as a World Championship Finalist with the California All Stars Lady Bullets. She later competed in Division I track and field at San Diego State University and the University of Florida, becoming an NCAA All-American, Mountain West Champion, and NCAA Team Champion.

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After earning her master’s degree in mass communication, Asia began her career at ESPN before joining KSN News, where she was promoted to Weekend Sports Anchor in less than a year. She has covered major moments across Kansas and beyond, including March Madness, Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl runs, and the Royals’ return to the playoffs.

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Beyond the newsroom, Asia uses her platform to inspire and empower others. As Miss Kansas USA and founder of Girls Talk Game, she mentors young women in sports media and advocates for greater representation in the industry. She is the driving force behind the first ever recognition of Women in Sports Broadcasting Day across Kansas. She is also the author of  There’s No One Like Me!, a children’s book inspired by her mother’s journey with vitiligo written to help kids embrace confidence and individuality.

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At her core, Asia is a storyteller driven by purpose, committed to amplifying voices, celebrating resilience, and helping others see the value in their own stories.