Editing World Sports Journalists Day (section)

== The History of World Sports Journalists Day ==
The roots of sports journalism trace back to the early 1800s, when coverage focused on elite sports like horse racing and boxing, often emphasizing social contexts over athletic details. The profession evolved significantly in the 1880s, with the ''New York World'' establishing the first full-time sports department in 1883. By the 1920s, dubbed the “Golden Age of American Sports,” newspapers dedicated up to 20% of their space to sports, shifting from play-by-play recaps to statistical analysis and player profiles. The advent of radio, television, and the internet further transformed sports journalism, making it a dynamic and influential field.

In 1924, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) was founded in Paris during the Summer Olympics to foster camaraderie and professional standards among sports journalists. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, AIPS now represents over 9,500 members across 160 national associations. In 1994, AIPS established World Sports Journalists Day to mark its 70th anniversary, creating a global platform to honor sports journalists’ contributions to promoting sports as a medium for unity and peace.