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International Sports Journalists Day :: July 2nd

 

International Sports Journalists Day is to be celebrated all over the world on July 2nd. Athlete Soma Biswas is to meet the Kolkata sport-scribes. This day has been earmarked as the official day of celebration because of its significance as the date when the International Sports Press Association was established at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

Gianni Merlo, the AIPS President, in a message, stated: "I urge you to strive for greatness, not only professionally, but by representing the ideals of our association by setting good examples as global citizens. It is now more important than ever to consolidate our traditions."

Merlo added: "We have indeed witnessed the development and expansion of our association from its foundation during the 1924 Olympics with 29 nations present, into vibrant global organization representing more than 150 member countries and more than 9,000 journalists. I wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of each and every one of you and hope that you continue with your valued support."


"I urge you to strive for greatness, not only professionally, but by representing the ideals of our association by setting good examples as global citizens. It is now more important than ever to consolidate our traditions."

Pradeep Vijayakar, Vice-President, Sports Journalists Federation of India urged sport-scribes to provide a level-playing field for sport folk of all disciplines. "They all work hard and deserve to be be acknowledged," said Vijayakar who could go in the Guinness Book for having covered 27 different sports and games from cricket to karate, boxing to bridge, kabaddi to archery and horse racing to vintage car rally.

 

Pradeep Vijayakar

Vice President

Sports Journalists Federation of India

 

 


Mumbai - Tuesday 01 July 2008

 

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