As the build-up to Paris 2024 continues, SJA secretary Philip Barker takes a look at those members of the sports media who competed at an Olympic Game…
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AIPS launches ‘Best Champions of the Century’ poll as part of Centennial Celebration
Voting opens on poll to decide Best Male and Best Female Champions of last 100 years, as part of AIPS Centennial Celebration; poll open until July 26,…
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100 years of AIPS: World Sports Journalists Day on July 2 will be Centennial Celebration
A century ago in Paris, shortly before the opening ceremony of the eighth Summer Olympic Games, AIPS (Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive…
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Oranje fizz and oompah bands: Media memories from Euro ’88 in West Germany
The Netherlands won the eighth UEFA European Championship, held across eight cities in the former West Germany 36 years ago; before the Munich final, …
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David Owen’s ‘Aux Armes’ is a wide-ranging journey through French history as well as sport
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, the former sports editor of the Financial Times offers "an English perspective" on France's relationship …
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How England warmed up for Euro 88 in match organised by Fleet Street sports journalist
The last time England were preparing to head for Germany to compete in the UEFA European Championship, they warmed up with a match in June 1988 agains…
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‘Chariots Return’ book is the perfect accompaniment to Paris Olympics
The 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire' brought the remarkable true story of two British athletes competing at the 1924 Olympics to global renown. Now, Mark …
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IOC media chief insists Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony needs ‘conversation and cooperation’
Athletes from 206 teams competing at the Olympics will sail down the Seine on a fleet of boats on the evening of Friday 26 July; SJA secretary Philip …
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The Olympics are coming! Paris 2024 torch relay begins with ‘pre-lit’ Flame and tight security
The Summer Olympics is just 100 days away, and SJA secretary Philip Barker was at the birthplace of the ancient Games in Greece to see the Flame ignit…
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Ian Wooldridge’s pioneering TV work gave viewers a window into the world of sport
A five-time winner of the SJA Sportswriter of the Year Award, Ian Wooldridge was an industry legend who also made over 120 television documentaries, w…
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