The SJFI Golden Jubilee National Convention concluded in New Delhi with DDCA announcing cash awards for World Cup winners and the North Zone team. Several personalities were honoured while speakers highlighted the importance of cooperation between sports administrators and journalists
Published Date – 17 March 2026, 12:30 AM
Hyderabad: The Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, with Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley emphasising the importance of the relationship between sports administrators and journalists.
“The balance between cricket administration and journalistic reviews is very important. Whether it is criticism or feedback, it is exceptionally important for an administrator. We need to realise where we are going wrong. It is important to know our mistakes and rectify them,” said Jaitley.
Jaitley also announced a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh for the Akash Rawal-led North Zone team, the winners of the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament. “Since the North Zone has won, on behalf of the association I want to announce a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh for the winning side,” he said.
On the occasion, the DDCA also felicitated India Women’s World Cup-winning cricketer Pratika Rawal with a Rs 51 lakh reward and honoured India U-19 Men’s World Cup squad member Uddhav Mohan with a cash award of Rs 11 lakh.
Among those honoured were Svayam Founder Sminu Jindal, Adimazes Founder Akhilesh Yadav, WordsWork Communications Consulting Founder and CEO Neha Mathur Rastogi, RPL Industries Chairman Rakesh Mishra, and Rajasthan United Football Club (RUFC) Chairman Krishan Kumar Tak.
“Hosting the Golden Jubilee convention in the capital has been a monumental honour for the DSJA,” said President of the Delhi Sports Journalist Association Abhishek Tripathi. “Our goal was to create an environment where the fraternity could celebrate its legacy while also enjoying the sports we cover daily.”
President of the Sports Journalist Federation of India Saraju Chakraborty said, “Reaching fifty years is a testament to the resilience of sports journalism in India. This convention celebrated our history while setting a progressive tone for the future.”
Sabi Hussain, Secretary of the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, thanked the sponsors for making the event a huge success.
