CMR Nepal Journalism Academy and Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for working together to strengthen sports journalism in the country.
Academy’s Director Ujjwal Acharya and NSJF president Durga Nath Subedi signed the MoU in presence of and witnessed by AIPS Asia president Hee Dong Jung during the 25th AIPS Asia Congress in Kathmandu.
AIPS Asia is the continental chapter of International Sports Press Association (AIPS) with member associations in 30 Asian countries. NSJF is hosting the Congress in Kathmandu with delegate from all member associations.
According to MoU, the Academy will support NSJF is strengthening sports journalism training in Nepal by conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) course for 12 sports journalism trainers and providing technical support to develop adaptable multi-day course.
The Academy will also provide full scholarships to NSJF members if they are selected to attend any course.
The MoU also states that If any sports journalist from AIPS Asia member associations wish to attend English-language course at the Academy, the NSJF will provide partial scholarship covering course fees, accommodation and meals whereas the Academy will allocate up to two seats in each course.
During the signing, Academy’s Director Acharya also expressed commitment to support development of sports journalism courses for AIPS Asia or its member.
During the AIPS Asia Congress, Acharya also introduced Academy, its courses and activities.
On the signing of the MoU, Acharya said: “We are happy to forge such an important relationship with NSJF and AIPS Asia and we look forward to working together to strengthen sports journalism training.”