By Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Mar 2 (.) The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention 2026 will be held in New Delhi from March 13-16, marking the return of the annual gathering to the national capital after 23 years. Organised by the Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA), the convention will coincide with SJFI’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, making it one of the most significant editions in the federation’s history.
SJFI is affiliated with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), the global body representing sports journalists.
The four-day convention is expected to bring together sports journalists from the North, East, West and South Zones, along with prominent figures from Indian sport, administration and broadcasting. With support from key industry stakeholders and leading brands, the 2026 edition is poised to be among the largest ever hosted by the federation.
The programme will blend professional dialogue with sporting competition and networking opportunities. Key highlights include a Grand Sports Conclave featuring leading administrators and Olympic icons, the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament, the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament, and family-oriented engagement initiatives such as the Modern Pythian Games. The event will conclude with a finals and closing ceremony attended by distinguished dignitaries.
Abhishek Tripathi, President, DSJA, said: “The Delhi Sports Journalist Association is fully prepared for this event. When the SJFI entrusted us with hosting this National Convention, we decided to make it a landmark event. Our preparations are nearly complete. Renowned sports figures from across the country will participate in this four-day event.”
“Sports journalists from across the country will be in Delhi from the 13th to the 16th to attend the SJFI National Convention. I thank the Sports Ministry and sports-related companies for standing shoulder to shoulder with this event. I would especially like to thank Virendra Sachdeva, Secretary of the Archery Association of India and Delhi BJP President, for his immense support in organising this event,” he added.
In addition to the conclave, the convention will feature participation from senior government representatives, Olympic medallists and key stakeholders from across the sports ecosystem.
The Golden Jubilee edition will also commemorate 50 years of SJFI’s contribution to Indian sports journalism, reflecting on the profession’s evolution from print to digital, broadcast and multi-platform storytelling. With strong institutional backing and widespread participation, the SJFI National Convention 2026 is expected to set a new benchmark for the federation. . XC SAS KK