Argentine Federation of Sports Journalists

The Argentine Federation of Sports Journalists (Federación Argentina de Periodistas Deportivos, FAPED) is a civil association in Argentina that serves as the national umbrella body for sports journalism professionals and their local circles. It is affiliated with AIPS, the International Sports Press Association, and operates through a network of affiliated círculos (local sports journalists' circles) across the country. Its official website presents it as the institutional home for Argentine sports journalism, publishing news, agendas, congress information, and governance documents such as its statute and regulations. FAPED's core activity is convening the profession. It holds an annual International Congress of Sports Journalism, which brings together specialists from across Argentina and international guests. The 55th International Congress was held in Trelew, with participants from Venezuela and Surinam, and included the Ordinary General Assembly at which the Comisión Directiva was renewed for the 2025–2029 period, re-electing Santiago Veiga of the Necochea CPD as president. The congress also approved future host cities, with Mar del Plata slated for the 56th National Congress in 2026 and Córdoba for 2027. Beyond congresses, FAPED coordinates training and professional development for its affiliated circles. A notable example is the training session on the "Ley Micaela" held at the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos de Catamarca, delivered by members of the GenerAR program from the Punto Violeta of the Municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. This initiative followed a recommendation from a previous FAPED National Congress that affiliated entities train their members in gender perspective. As a civil association, FAPED is not a commercial enterprise but a professional body. Its governance includes a Comisión Directiva, a statute, regulations, and a roster of past presidents. It maintains a public presence through its website and social media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Its activities are centered on Argentina, with international ties through AIPS and participation from neighboring countries at its congresses.

The Argentine Federation of Sports Journalists (Federación Argentina de Periodistas Deportivos, FAPED) is a civil association in Argentina that brings together sports journalists and their local circles. It is affiliated with AIPS, the International Sports Press Association, which connects it to the global network of sports media organizations. Its official website describes it as the institutional representative of Argentine sports journalism, with governance documents including a statute, regulations, and a list of past presidents. FAPED's history is marked by its annual congresses, which serve as both professional gatherings and governance meetings. The 55th International Congress of Sports Journalism was held in Trelew, with the opening ceremony at the Auditorio Museo Egidio Feruglio. The event drew specialists from across Argentina and included representatives from Venezuela and Surinam. During the congress, the Ordinary General Assembly approved all agenda items and renewed the Comisión Directiva for the 2025–2029 term, re-electing Santiago Veiga of the Necochea CPD as president. The congress also decided that the 56th National Congress would be held in Mar del Plata in 2026, with Córdoba hosting in 2027. A book, "Nueva Pasión Copera" by journalist Alejandro Fabbri, was presented at the opening. Beyond congresses, FAPED has promoted professional development on social issues. Following a recommendation from a National Congress held in Catamarca, affiliated entities were encouraged to train their members in gender perspective. In April 2024, the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos de Catamarca hosted a training session on the "Ley Micaela," delivered by members of the GenerAR program from the Punto Violeta of the Municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. The session was opened by CPDC president Roberto Chacón and featured speakers Lic. Clarisa Robert and Florencia Altamiranda, accompanied by Dra. Gabriela Molina, secretary of Women, Gender and Diversity of the municipal government. FAPED continues to operate as a national federation, coordinating with local circles and maintaining an active public presence through its website and social media. Its activities are centered on Argentina, with international engagement through AIPS and participation from neighboring countries at its congresses.

• 55th International Congress of Sports Journalism held in Trelew; Comisión Directiva renewed for 2025–2029 with Santiago Veiga re-elected as president

  [1]FAPED – Federación Argentina de Periodistas Deportivosfaped.com.ar
• Mar del Plata approved as host of the 56th National Congress in 2026; Córdoba approved for 2027

  [1]FAPED – Federación Argentina de Periodistas Deportivosfaped.com.ar
• Training on Ley Micaela held at Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos de Catamarca

  [2]Jornada de Capacitación sobre la Ley Micaela – FAPEDfaped.com.ar

National umbrella federation for sports journalism professionals in Argentina, affiliated with AIPS.

1. 1FAPED – Federación Argentina de Periodistas Deportivosfaped.com.ar
2. 2Jornada de Capacitación sobre la Ley Micaela – FAPEDfaped.com.ar
3. 3Argentine Federation of Sports Journalists – Wikidatawikidata.org