World Sports Journalist Day – Author: Ajay C. Indrekar
World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated all over the world on the second of July every year. This day is also known as International Sports Journalist Day.
The 13th International Sports Press Association celebrated its 70th anniversary with the World Sports Journalist for the first time. The International Sports Press Association was formed on July 12 during the Summer Olympics in Paris. The International Sports Press Association consists of continental sub-federations and national federations. The International Sports Press Association was formed during the Olympics in Paris on July 2, 19.
Apart from this, the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, IAAF Such sports organizations are also involved. The union works to strengthen championships, bonds, likes and dislikes among journalists around the world. That is why the second of July is celebrated as World Sports Journalist Day.
The journalist plays an important role in the society by presenting the research facts in front of us. Sports Journalist provides detailed information about various local, national and international sports. It is because of the skills of these sports journalists that we, the sports fans of the world, get new information about the sports events and players.
The celebration of World Sports Journalist Day is aimed at encouraging sports journalists to set an example to the world by striving for excellence in their work. At the same time World Sports Journalist Day encourages journalists to work harder and attract more people to sports journalism.
The importance of sports has increased from the villages to the region, union, country and internationally. Sports quotas have been set to promote sports from the private sector to the public sector. Electronic media has producers for the broadcast of sports. Sports-related advertisements abound in print media and newspapers. Similarly, sports journalism reviews of sports journalists have popularized sports journalism. Sports journalism has gained an important place in the field of journalism.
Newsletters, TV and other sources of information are considered incomplete without sports news today, as today’s reader reads and watches sports news with great enthusiasm. Today’s youth wake up in the morning and read the first sports page in the newspaper. Has become the greatest source of entertainment for young people. The popularity of cricket in India is such that we ignore our national sport hockey.
Sport is not only a means of entertainment but also a symbol of good health and intellectual ability. This is the reason why sports have been prevalent all over the world since ancient times. Apart from outdoor or field sports like wrestling, archery, horse riding, swimming competition, gulli-danda, polo, rope pulling, kabaddi, kho-kho, indoor sports like chaupad, chaucer, chess have been popular since ancient times. Apart from these old sports in modern times, other modern sports like cricket, tennis, weightlifting, athletics, hockey have dominated the world.
Whether it is modern sports or ancient but the world record in sports, sports journalism has been instrumental in making the world famous and promoting sports widely. If sports journalism is at the peak of popularity in the world today, it is credited to sports journalism.
To become a sports journalist, it is necessary to have detailed knowledge of different sports and knowledge of those sports. Sports journalists should be passionate about establishing their identity. Sports journalism is a more hard and responsible job. However a good salary also encourages a sports journalist.
If we talk about the best sports journalists in India, Sushil Doshi’s name comes in the forefront. Sushil Doshi was a sports journalist as well as a good writer and commentator in Hindi in cricket. He has covered nine Cricket World Cups, 200 ODIs, four Tests and several Twenty20 cricket matches.
Sanjeev Mukherjee is also an Indian sports journalist. He is known for his investigative journalism. Mukherjee is known for breaking news of 2010, including the Indian Premier League controversy.
Jatin Sairu is an Indian TV sports journalist. He was a cricket commentator, broadcaster and TV host.
Kadambari Murali was for a long time the national editor. He was awarded the Sports Journalist Federation of India Cricket Writer Award in 2006 and 2007. Apart from this, there are many Indian sports journalists who have made a name for themselves in the national arena.
Many efforts have been made to promote sports in India. Cash prizes were awarded to athletes who won medals at the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo. Every year, Major Dhyan Chandra Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award and Dronacharya Award are given to the sportspersons who have made good contribution in the field of sports. Athletes who win medals in the international arena are given cash prizes from the state and central governments as well as government jobs.
The “Khelo India” program has been launched in India to promote sports at the grassroots level. Under which strong infrastructural facilities have been created for all the sports played in our country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to and encourages Indian players through telephone or video conferencing to encourage them. Sports grounds, sports complexes and basic facilities are being set up in many states of India. Athletes are also being trained.
India aims to establish itself as a great sports nation. The High Level Committee identifies talented sportspersons in priority sports at various levels and also provides financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh per annum for eight years.
On June 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a program “Mann Ki Baat” aired on All India Radio that the reputation of Indian athletes in the field of sports is now on the rise. At the same time, the identity of Indian sports is also emerging. The Chess Olympiad is starting in India from July 9 in which more than 150 countries of the world will participate. This Olympiad will prove to be very important for India.