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ABSTRACT
This article analyzes issues such as the competence of sports journalists, the necessary indicators for its assessment,
and the specialization of specialists in the field.
KEYWORDS
Sports journalism, production, editorial meetings, publication/presentation, preparing for presentations, professional
skills and personal qualities.
INTRODUCTION
As the world is in the process of globalization, the field
of journalism is required to expand, improve,
specialize, and adapt to new directions. In particular,
the entry of websites and social network applications
into the information market, a new format of sports
journalism, also shows a need for specialization in this
field. In particular, the comprehensive study of sports
sites, an essential component of online sports
journalism, and their audience, group of authors, their
role, style, socialization, visualization, interactivity, and
content-thematic peculiarities is gaining urgent
importance.
In our country, along with all journalists, the activity of
sports journalists is also strengthened by legislation.
The amendments to the Law of the Republic of
Uzbekistan “On the Mass Media,” (LRU №
-78, 2007)
Research Article
IMPORTANT INDICATORS IN THE COMPETENCE OF SPORTS
JOURNALISTS
Submission Date:
November 20, 2024,
Accepted Date:
November 25, 2024,
Published Date:
November 30, 2024
Crossref doi:
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Ergash Boborajabov
(PhD), Doctor Of Philosophy In Philology, Uzbekistan
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“On Guarantees And Freedom Of Information,” (LRU
№
-400-
I, 1997) “Principles And Guarantees Of Freedom
Of Information,” (LRU №
-439-
II, 2002) “On the
protection of the professiona
l activity of a journalist,”
(LRU №
-402-I, 1997) are a result of the collective effort
and input of the specialists in the field. These laws,
which form the basis of the activity of specialists in the
field, are being updated with your needs and concerns
in mind.
METHODS
Given the significant role of sports in our lives today, it
is crucial to support the activities of sports journalists
(Babyuk M.&Raskevich A., 2021) who serve as its
promoters. They not only treat sports as a vast
phenomenon but also as motivators who encourage
members of society to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Their
work also recognizes people with diverse views from
different segments of the population as leaders
leading towards a common goal. This recognition of
their role as psychologists who alleviate tensions
arising in conditions of socio-economic crises, and as
guides directing various forces and means towards a
specific idea, inspires and motivates us all.
In addition, it is possible to increase the country’s
reputation
internationally
by
expanding
the
capabilities of specialists (Ryzhov E., 2022) in this field,
creating favorable working conditions for them, and
providing all-around support to specialists operating in
the global network. In the process of commenting on
various sports programs, sports journalists also play a
significant role in promoting these events. By providing
information about noteworthy cultural heritage
objects, increasing the flow of tourists to the country,
recognizing the attention paid to sports, and
organizing competitions and championships at various
levels, thereby strengthening the economy, which is
the lifeblood of the country. Attainment should be the
ultimate goal.
Today, sports are increasingly recognized as a
significant force in the world, and sports competitions
and the results of athletes in them increase the
reputation and prestige of the country in the
international arena. It is indeed gratifying that the
attention to sports in our country has risen to the level
of attention to the nation's gene pool, that the results
of athletes are being properly encouraged, and that
the names of our compatriots are among the world
record holders. Such encouragement and attention
will succeed in giving results. For example, the fact that
sports complexes are being built in every region of our
country, schools, and clubs named after experts in the
field are being organized, and the results shown by the
young people who are being trained by our skilled
athletes who continue the tradition of mentor-disciple,
please the children of every nation. In addition to
raising the country's reputation, this kind of
professional participation in sports serves to raise our
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national anthem and flag high in different arenas of the
world, which instills a sense of pride and patriotism in
the hearts of every countryman. Sports journalists play
a crucial role in this process, as they are the ones who
bring these achievements to the public, thereby
enhancing the sense of national pride.
Of course, sports journalists and their promoters have
the arduous task of being the main propagandists for
such practical work in the country and encouraging all
citizens alike. After all, in the conditions of today’s
globalization, any new work and innovation can live
longer than its promotion and promotion. In this sense,
sports journalists are the first promoters of sports.
RESULTS
Sports journalists write and report on sports events
and teams in various settings (Dalgatov Yu., 2018). A
sports journalist performs various tasks, such as
compiling game statistics, interviewing coaches and
players, and commenting on the game. In addition, you
can simultaneously operate on several media such as
radio, television, internet, and print. Today, the
demand for sports journalists in media coverage of
sports events is more significant than ever. Not only
does this provide better coverage and analysis of
sports events than ever before, but it also reminds us
that there are more jobs than ever in the sports media
industry (Kanevskaya Ya, 2020).
Indeed, covering sports topics and working in this field
is no longer just a hobby but requires a professional
approach and a firm offer as demand increases. The
need for industry experts to justify such high trust
placed in them, to be able to provide comprehensive
analysis and diagnosis within the framework of any
topic and to work with results that exceed the offer
expected by fans, underscores the gravity and
importance of sports journalism (Prom N., 2009).
As in every field, the activities of sports journalists are
described depending on the front of their work. In
particular, several types of sports journalism are listed
below, each of which has its job description:
–
sports reporter in print media (newspaper,
magazine, etc.);
–
sports reporter and journalist in online mass media
(websites, blogs, e-magazines, e-newspapers,
etc.);
–
editor-in-chief of sports magazines (online or
printed);
–
sports presenter and announcer (television or
radio);
-
journalist/reporter
for
sports
broadcasts
(television or radio)
-
producer or director of a sports show;
–
a specialist in sports information centers;
–
a media representative of an amateur, university,
or professional sports team;
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an employee of the communication department of
the sports association.
Based on today’s demands, a
sports journalist can also
be a blogger, writer, and tweeter who writes blogs,
vines, and tweets in addition to the above tasks. These
directions fully respond to the demand for speed and
are considered one of the fastest-developing
directions in the current era. Such small-sized content
is essential because it quickly attracts the audience, is
quickly digested, and allows you to learn about
expected events and statistics in seconds. This is also
becoming popular among industry experts as a form of
speed and economy.
DISCUSSION
General duties of a sports journalist
While the job description of a sports journalist varies by
employer, individual positions, and the type of media
they work for, most sports journalism jobs have
specific responsibilities.
Production: In this direction, sports journalists prepare
live events such as games, tournaments, and press
conferences, in which interviews, reports, and other
shots are presented live in sequence as agreed.
Editorial Meetings: In this, the sports journalist holds
business meetings with sports editors, editors, and
designers to review related materials, airtimes, and
broadcast plans and goes on the air while ensuring
cooperation.
Publication/Presentation: Creators of this line read
broadcasters'
scripts
or
provide
on-the-spot
commentary, news, and reports. Ensures that editors'
input is high quality and works with designers to
ensure that material is presented correctly in the final
or online publication.
Preparation for Presentations: Representatives of this
field write articles for magazines or broadcast scripts.
Editors and producers, in short, supervise all
employees to meet deadlines, answer questions, and
cover all information and may write articles and scripts
when necessary.
Other essential responsibilities of a sports journalist
include liaising with sports figures, athletes, and
relevant stakeholders. He also thinks about new ideas
for future topics or presentations and makes
conclusions about their implementation. In addition,
sports journalists should remember that they work on
several projects simultaneously (Lyulevich I., 2014).
This requires a flexible work schedule. One of the most
painful points of Uzbek sports journalism is the need
for more flexibility (adaptation). This can be observed
when sports commentators switch from one type of
sport to another, or in the inability of a reporter to
adapt to a poorly speaking athlete during interviews,
and in disbelief in reporting news about specialties. The
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factors for eliminating such situations are the sports
journalist's deep understanding of his profession, his
love for sports, and the formation of his ability to
manage the process, regardless of whether it is a
review, a report, or an interview. A journalist can have
the expected result only if he can foresee the
development of the responsible process and has the
skills to turn it into the necessary self. Otherwise, he
will not be able to swim against the current and will not
be able to record the desired result.
One of the unique principles of sports journalism is that
any representative of any sport should be aware of
sports events and make it his principle to be the first to
inform others about them. This means that he is on the
right track in terms of professional commitment.
According to G.S. Melnik and A.N. Teplyashina, the
well-known authors of textbooks on sports journalism,
human activity includes three points:
1) expediency of work;
2) the subject of work, that is, the purpose of this
activity;
3) the action of the person in this subject.
The same authors describe creativity
—
the daily
activity of sports journalists
–
as their exclusive
property (Melnik G.&Teplyashina A., 2004). This
optimizes the free creativity of every sports journalist
in the course of his work and the implementation of
the necessary actions and activities in the process of
implementing labor relations.
The work of a sports journalist is unique: you need to
know many things that the average journalist needs to
pay attention to. For example, a sports journalist needs
to know the nickname of a boxer. Often, using a
nickname rather than a first and last name is more
effective, as is the established tradition in comments in
the ring where professionals meet. It is also desirable
for a sports journalist or commentator to be aware of
current trends in physical education and sports
development in a particular country (Sharkov F., 2018).
After all, in the process of preparing the material, what
is the status of this sport in the country where the
sports competition is organized, the practical work
being done to popularize it, the results shown by the
athletes of this country in this sport, precisely in the
presentation or commentary that it presents The
character of the characters, how long they have been
involved in this sport until their current position in the
sport, is the same as introducing the viewer to this
sport.
This will help promote this type of sport among others;
others will be aware of the condition of the athletes,
and others may be interested in watching this
competition or fight. In addition, the skill and
experience of a sports journalist play an essential role
in revealing these processes. This is because statistics
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that start with a crush or the historical path of an
athlete can disappoint people and cause the broadcast
to be shown in a substandard manner.
Sports journalism is a branch of journalism with its
particular subject. This topic
–
modern sport
–
in its
specific manifestations is very diverse, multifaceted,
and sometimes even contradictory. The purpose,
tasks, functions, forms, and characteristics of sports
journalism can change mainly depending on the type of
sport (studme.org, 2022). These changes are likely to
significantly impact increasing the exposure of that
particular sport's commentary.
The main functions of a sports journalist are as follows
(Golovina M., 2024):
1)
covering sports events in a report or analytical
format;
2)
commenting on competitions and tournament
games;
3)
organizing interviews with famous people;
4)
collecting and processing information from
available sources;
5)
conducting journalistic inquiries;
6)
monitoring sports news;
7)
establishing contacts for profitable business
projects;
8)
creating sports publications;
9)
maintaining professional documents;
10)
Regularly reading literature in his field, as well as
being closely acquainted with the history of
sports and competitions, studying the lives and
activities of famous athletes, recording-wise
words spoken by them in a notebook, and
applying these works in his work will increase the
effectiveness of his work and save him from
monotony. Reading processes will help, from the
fluency of his speech to the quality of his blogs,
tweets, and other correspondence.
Professional skills and personal qualities of a sports
journalist
1)
competence in theoretical and practical issues of
sports;
2)
the ability to quickly obtain the necessary
information from open access and closed
channels;
3)
possession of tools and methods for creating an
exciting publication;
4)
literacy and literary talent;
5)
ability to conduct reports and interviews;
6)
to have the skills of oratory to cover or comment
on events, to work as a presenter on radio or
television;
7)
the ability to analyze sports tactics, maneuvers,
and styles of athletes;
8)
the ability to predict;
9)
use the emotional coloring of ongoing events;
10)
knowledge of relevant software;
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11)
knowledge in the field of photography and
videography;
12)
use of psychological methods of communication
with interlocutors and the public;
13)
work with large amounts of data;
14)
to know the legal aspects of the activity;
15)
to have online advertising tools;
16)
negotiation and discussion skills (Rakhmanova E.,
2021).
Any sports journalist with this ability and character can
carry out his work passionately and achieve the
expected results one after another. Every journalist
who wants to be a sports journalist and work in this
field should have such criteria. However, indifference
to professional competence, indifference to one's
work, or apparent stardom are the reasons for the
early termination of many sports journalists’ careers.
Therefore, if every sports journalist recognizes the
abovementioned criteria recommended in this
research work as an integral part of his work, follows
it, and applies it in all aspects, he can undoubtedly
achieve the necessary result. We also provide a set of
necessary qualities for sports journalists to complete
the above criteria so that any creative person who is a
sports journalist, commentator, or any creative person
in the field with the following qualities will
undoubtedly benefit.
A set of personal qualities required of a sports
journalist:
1)
general knowledge;
2)
energy;
3)
charisma;
4)
leadership skills;
5)
showing off and trying to show off;
6)
fluent oral and written speech;
7)
the ability to consistently express one's position;
8)
to have an argumentation of hypotheses;
9)
objectivity;
10)
caution;
11)
courtesy;
12)
creativity;
13)
the ability to make quick decisions;
14)
improvisation skills;
15)
Humor and writing skills.
When hiring, the employer evaluates the specialist's
qualifications, education, portfolio of articles, and the
applicant's personal qualities for the position
(Sashchenko B.&Soldatov D., 2020). Therefore, every
sports journalist and creator working in the field should
emdiv the personal qualities and criteria described
above, refer to them during their work, and use these
criteria as a solution when necessary, increasing the
effectiveness of our research work and making it
popular.
Before entering the field of sports journalists in the
United States, each has a specific portfolio and
necessary experience. A good journalism portfolio, or
collection of journalism samples demonstrating
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journalism skills and experience, is essential for every
sports journalist. A journalist's portfolio may include
pieces published in campus newspapers during an
internship. After that, graduates present their
portfolios to potential employers. Most sports
journalists begin their careers as entry-level reporters
for local newspapers and magazines in small towns or
cities. They can then go to more prestigious, well-
known news outlets in major cities such as New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, and DC. In
addition, they gain experience, develop their writing
skills, and make a name for themselves in the field. As
careerist journalists' careers grow, their portfolios
grow (Stefanovskaya E., 2019).
Today, in developed countries, sports journalists are
trained this way and sent to real life for work. In
Uzbekistan, you can see specialists who have come to
sports journalism after being amateurs. Sports
journalism is almost undeveloped. Our sports
journalists do not have sources related to the field, and
scientific and theoretical processes have not been
opened.
Observing the criteria and qualities mentioned in our
research is challenging, even among creators who
claim sports journalism today. At a time when we claim
to be on par with sports journalists worldwide, it is
impossible to enter the field without knowing either
science or practical skills.
It is interesting to see where you can send our sports
journalist who does not have a working weapon, even
if he needs more experience in the field, and what
results we can expect from him. It is wrong to call them
guilty or to have a one-sided opinion. For us, sports
science is a new and still-exploring field. That is why it
is the right way to study sports journalism's theoretical
and practical aspects, introduce its development
trends in our country, and arm sports journalists and all
field creators with the necessary competence, criteria,
and qualities.
Enriching Uzbek sports journalism with scientific-
practical literature, publishing scientific-innovative
developments related to the field, popularizing the
work of undergraduate and graduate students,
promoting issues of covering current topics related to
the field in master's dissertations, popularizing the
support of dissertations on sports journalism, and a
solution to the problem can be found through
incentives. This point of view is the basis for creating a
real scientific school in Uzbek sports journalism.
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