BARCELONA: The third day of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress discussed various topics concerning on the future of sports journalism, the impact of artificial intelligence technology on the industry, highlighting the importance of empowering young journalists through training and providing them with opportunities to refine their skills.
Also, the congress addressed some presentations on the Special Olympics and the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) which shed light on upcoming sporting events in these fields. AIPS congress also reviewed the activities of continental associations scheduled for the next two years.
The delegation of OJA, represented by Salim al Jahwari, Vice-Chairman of OJA and Chairman of the Sports Press Committee, attended the awards ceremony of AIPS in various journalistic fields, including print and digital categories. The ceremony, held at Santa Susana pavilion, was attended by Joan Campolier, Mayor of the Santa Susanna, Gianni Merlo, President of the AIPS, and several heads of international sports associations.
Al Jahwari extended congratulations to all winners, particularly acknowledging the achievements of Arab winners including the Yemeni photographer Akram Abdullah who won the Best Photo award in the young photographers category and young Jordanian journalist Marah Yousef was honoured for her investigative report on the cycling sport in Jordan.
SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE JOURNALISTS
On another note, the Executive Committee of the AIPS Asia meeting took place and the meeting chaired by South Korean Hee-Dong. During the meeting which was attended by Ahmed al Kaabi, a member of the Executive committee, and other members, many agendas discussed including the decisions on the dates and venue for the Asian Congress as Kathmandu city in Nepal, selected as the venue for this year's congress in September while Hong Kong proposed for the following year.
During the meeting, Salim al Jahwari delivered a solidarity statement on the Palestinian sports journalists emphasising the OJA’s full commitment to supporting their colleagues. He condemned the recent executions of over 140 journalists during the recent conflict and called for stronger international support and protection for Palestinian journalists. The Executive Committee of AIPS Asia commended Oman's stance on the Palestinian issue and expressed solidarity with Palestinian journalists, hoping for stability and peace in the near future.
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