World Sports Journalists Day 2023: Acknowledge and honor the hard work of sports journalists all over the world

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated all over the world annually on July 2^nd. The day acknowledges the hard work of sports journalists and encourages them to be better at their job. It is through sports journalists that people all over the world get information about their favorite sports in an interesting way, whether over TV, radio, or newspaper. Sports Journalists Day also marks the anniversary of the formation of the International Sports Press Association on the same day in 1924. This article provides major details related to World Sports Journalists Day 2023 including its history, significance, celebration, facts, etc.

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World Sports Journalists Day 2023 Date

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Significance of World Sports Journalists Day

People can be divided over many things in the world but one thing that unites them like none other is sports. Everyone has at least one favorite sport that they love from all their heart and always like to remain updated about every single detail related to that sport. And the person they can look forward to bringing these details to them is a sports journalist. To honor these people and recognize the importance of their work in our lives, every year 2^nd of July is observed as World Sports Journalists Day. In addition to this, the day also encourages youths to pursue a career in sports journalism.

History of World Sports Journalists Day

World Sports Journalist Day was established in 1994 by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) to mark the 70^th anniversary of its foundation. The AIPS was formed on July 2, 1924, during the Summer Olympics in Paris. Although sports journalism developed during the 1800s it was only in the 1900s that it began to take shape as a profession focusing more on sports than anything else. Before that, sports journalism emphasized only on elite sports and covered the social context of the events that happened during the sports. It was only in the 1920s that it started to recognize as a serious profession bringing news related to the sport and to promote the profession four years later the International Sports Press Association was formed.

The International Sports Press Association (AIPS)

The International Sports Press Association is a professional body that represents the international sports media and has more than 9,500 members worldwide. It was established as L’Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive (abbreviated as AIPS) by Frantz Reichel and Victor Boin. Reichel was a French sports administrator, athlete, cyclist, and journalist while Boin was a Belgian freestyle swimmer, water polo player, and épée fencer. The organization has its headquarter located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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The function of the organization is to advocate for sports media rights, host programs for young sports journalists, honor excellence through its international awards, and much more. AIPS is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the main Federations of each sport and country.

5 Facts about the AIPS

• AIPS is an independent organization and has 160 national associations throughout the world.
• It is financed through membership fees and the contributions of international organizations and federations all over the world.
• AIPS is comprised of four Continental Sections that include Asia, America, Europe, and Africa.
• The organization links more than 10,000 journalists representing the leading  newspapers, radio, and television channels across the world.
• AIPS works to assure the best working conditions for sports media professionals.

How is World Sports Journalists Day celebrated?

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated to acknowledge sports journalists all over the globe. Sports associations worldwide organize various programs and many media organizations conduct special events to celebrate this day. On this day the achievements of various sports media members are acknowledged and honored. You can take this day as an opportunity to educate yourself more about sports journalists and sports journalism. You can send gifts, cards, or notes to your favorite sports journalist. Spreading awareness of the work of sports journalists among your friends and family is also a great way to celebrate this day.

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