World Sports Journalist Day observed on July 2

Exam-focused facts from the 4 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated annually on July 2.
The day was established on July 2, 1994, by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).
The date commemorates the founding anniversary of the AIPS, which was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.
The day serves as a platform to recognise and award outstanding sports media professionals for their dedication to reporting athletic events.
In India, sports federations are often controlled by powerful politicians and wealthy businessmen rather than athletes.