The Odisha Sports Journalists Association (OSJA) celebrated World Sports Journalists Day at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Sports Secretary Bhupendra Singh Poonia emphasized that sports journalists and athletes are two sides of the same coin, highlighting their crucial role in sports development. The event included discussions on the status of football in Odisha, featuring coaches and former players like Shradhanjali Samantaray. OSJA founder secretary Sushanta Mohanty was honored for his contributions, and the annual magazine was released in the presence of eminent athletes like Olympian Dutee Chand. https://odishasambad.in/role-of-sports-journalists-is-very-important-in-the-development-of-sportspersons-sports-secretary/ #creator program