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TEHRAN, January 14, 2023 - The publication of the verdict sentencing "Ehsan Pirbornash", a member of the Iranian sports journalists association, to 10 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Sari is bitter and regrettable news for Iranian sports journalists.

DAKAR, January 17, 2022 - Are you a young journalist, interested in being part of a multi-sports event? Does the thought of being part of the Olympics excite you? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

We are seeking 16 promising and energetic young reporters to undertake both general and specialized training in English and French, in various aspects of sports reporting and how to cover major sports events such as Olympic Games.

From Andrew Marchand at New York Post (sub posted)

LAUSANNE, November 2, 2022 - The submission period for the AIPS Sport Media Awards, the highest international award in sports journalism, will close on November 4.In total, the AIPS Awards have received journalistic applications from more than 4000 journalists, photographers and video makers since their creation in 2018.

Rome, October 7, 2022 – Following the request of many national associations present at the 84th AIPS Congress in Rome, the AIPS Sport Media Awards announce a three-week extension for submissions, thus rescheduling the deadline from October 14 to November 4.

The new deadline will be November 4, 18:00 Central European Time. Just as last year.

Therefore, the valid window of participation for the 2022 edition will be from November 5, 2021, to November 4, 2022, a full calendar year.

LAUSANNE, September 14, 2022 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2022 are receiving submissions from all over the world. With the clock marking precisely one month before deadline, here are the most relevant details about the most prestigious prize in sports journalism. You can be part of it!

Here are the ten key points for the Awards 2022.

LAUSANNE, July 4, 2022 - It’s time to restart. The fifth edition of the most prestigious sports journalism award is now open! After the unforgettable ceremony in Doha, Qatar, the AIPS Sport Media Awards are back and waiting for the submissions of the best sport storytellers. Our mission is to continue building a bridge to the future of sports journalism, by showcasing the best works from all over the world.

LAUSANNE, February 1, 2022 – Following the conclusion of an intense first stage of judging, AIPS is ready to present the longlists for each category of the AIPS Sport Media Awards 2021.

LAUSANNE, December 31, 2021 - The year 2021 has not been an easy year, but now we are facing 2022 with the hope that something better will come. I think we have to be optimistic, even if our last two years have not been so good. I think our profession has been put in danger in these two years: many of us have lost our jobs since there was no possibility to enter the stadiums and, in general, to develop our skills by meeting people. This is something that must be restored.

Click below to see which NSMA Award winners and Hall of Famers have committed to attending the 61st Awards Weekend in Winston-Salem, NC, December 12-13.

LAUSANNE, October 28, 2021 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards are only one week away from the submission deadline of November 4, 2021.

Having already received entries from over 100 countries, we remind you that you’re still on time to participate in the fourth edition of the Awards, whose final gala will take place next March in Italy.

LAUSANNE, October 4, 2021 - The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2021 are receiving submissions from all over the world. With the clock marking precisely one month before the deadline, here are the most relevant details about the most prestigious prize in sports journalism. You can be part of it!