Fifty years of Indian sports journalism deserves a landmark celebration — and it’s getting one. The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention 2026 is heading to New Delhi from March 13–16, and for the first time in over two decades, the Capital is hosting what promises to be the biggest edition in the event’s history.
SJFI National Convention 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | SJFI National Convention — Golden Jubilee Edition |
| Dates | March 13–16, 2026 |
| Venue | New Delhi |
| Title Sponsor | Hero MotoCorp |
| Total Partners | 23 including Sony Sports, Red Bull, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals |
| Key Support | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, IOA, AIPS |
| Highlights | Sports Conclave, T20 Cricket, Table Tennis, Gaming, Golf |
What’s Happening at the Convention
The Golden Jubilee edition marks 50 years of SJFI — India’s most prominent platform for sports journalism, governance, and national sports discourse. The four-day programme is stacked: a Grand Sports Conclave featuring top administrators and Olympic icons hosted by TCM Sports, the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament, the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament, basketball, futsal, golf putting, Red Bull gaming stations, and the Modern Pythian Games for family and youth engagement.
The corporate backing is remarkable — 23 partners including Sony Sports Network, Red Bull, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, DDCA, Jindal Steel, and JK Tyre, alongside government support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Indian Olympic Association. For Hero MotoCorp, a brand deeply invested in Indian sports sponsorship, the title sponsorship of SJFI’s most historic edition is a natural fit.
“This milestone is an opportunity not only to support athletes but also to celebrate the fraternity that passionately chronicles India’s sporting journey,” said Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice President at Hero MotoCorp — a sentiment that captures exactly why an event celebrating sports media in India carries real weight in 2026.
With 250+ senior sports journalists, administrators, policymakers, and athletes converging in Delhi, this is as much a business summit for Indian sport as it is a celebration.
