Apply Now: IOC Young Reporters Programme

Applicants are invited to submit applications for the **IOC Young Reporters Programme** to develop the next generation of sports journalists.

• **Goal:** Develop the next generation of sports journalists globally.
• **Training:** Provides young professionals with hands-on training and mentorship in sports journalism.
• **Scope:** Equips participants with skills to cover major sporting events, including the Olympic Games.
• **Core Focus:** Intensive training in writing, photography, broadcasting, and social media.
• **Mentorship:** Participants are mentored by leading professionals in the sports media industry.
• **Logistics Covered:** The IOC will cover the cost of **economy airfares, all meals, twin-share accommodation**, and full tuition.
• **Accreditation:** Selected Young Reporters will receive an ‘E’ press accreditation to work and train in the Main Press Centre during the event.
• **Event:** The selected Young Reporters will be invited to participate in the programme in **Dakar in November 2026**.

• **Age:** Must be aged between 21 to 25 years old.
• **Status:** Must be a student or a young professional in journalism, broadcasting, or photography.
• **Language:** Full proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Training and coursework will be conducted exclusively in English.
• **Submission:** Must provide a portfolio and references to support the application.

• **Journalism Cornerstones:** Training focuses on crafting compelling sports stories, producing news stories under tight deadlines, background detail research, and emphasizing accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics.
• **Photography:** Learning the art of sports imagery, including composition, editing, filing, and using the latest professional equipment.
• **Broadcasting:** Nuances of news stories, color stories, live coverage, interviews, crafting scripts, and editing.
• **Social Media:** Integration of social media, data analysis, and dedicated reporting on social media platforms.
• **Requirement:** All participants must complete **all modules** in text, photo, broadcasting, and social media, regardless of their specialization.

• **Direct Application:** Interested individuals from countries **not** among the future Olympic/Youth Olympic Games hosts may apply directly via the dedicated registration portal.
• **Required Documents:**
  • CV
  • Motivation Letter
  • Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of Enrollment (if applicable)
  • Two Professional Reference Letters
  • Portfolio
  • Proof of Published Work (if applicable)
  • Photo of the applicant only
• **Submission Rule:** All documents, except published work, should be submitted in English.
• **Note:** Applicants missing the required documents will **not** be considered.