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World Sports Journalists Day 2025 — Celebrated on July 2.

Important Days | Dated: 03 Jul 2025

Observed annually on July 2, World Sports Journalists Day honours the founding of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in 1924. The day celebrates sports media professionals and promotes ethical sports journalism worldwide under the theme “Championing Fair Play” this year.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - World Sports Journalists Day was first celebrated in 1994, marking the 70th anniversary of AIPS’s founding during the Paris Summer Olympics on July 2, 1924. Since then, over 160 member organisations globally have participated annually to spotlight journalistic excellence in sports.
  • - The 2025 theme, “Championing Fair Play: Reporting with Integrity and Impact,” stresses the critical role of sports journalists in upholding transparency, fairness, and credibility in reporting across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Historically, sports journalism began in the early 1800s with niche coverage of horse racing and boxing but expanded significantly in the 1920s—newspapers allocated up to 20% of their pages to sports—which eventually led to dedicated sports desks.
  • (ii) Annual observances include panel discussions, webinars, award ceremonies, and social media campaigns. These activities reinforce journalists’ professional rights, encourage ethical practice, and inspire the next generation of sports media practitioners.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, on which date was World Sports Journalists Day 2025 observed?

Correct Answer: July 2

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