AIPS recognizes the "Huellas" project in Morocco

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AIPS Recognizes the “Huellas” Project During Congress in Morocco

May 15, 2025

Luis Mejía Oviedo, president of Centro Caribe Sports, participated virtually in the 87th AIPS Congress, held in Rabat, Morocco. At the event, the “Huellas” project was recognized as an outstanding initiative supporting youth sports journalism in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Although unable to attend in person due to unforeseen circumstances, Mejía expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to address the audience. He also expressed his admiration for the work of sports journalists:

“I come from a school that has always valued the work of sports journalists. It is you who make our actions great,” he stated.

During his speech, he recalled conversations he had with Gianni Merlo and Ernesto Ortiz in November and January. During these conversations, they discussed the future of sports journalism and the importance of supporting new generations of communicators.

A legacy for new generations

Therefore, one of the main topics was the presentation of the “Huellas” project, an initiative that documents the preparation of athletes from the Caribbean and Central America for international events, such as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

“We decided to collect these stories and not let them fade away. Thus, ‘Traces of Paris’ was born, with the work of seasoned journalists who accompanied young talents in covering our athletes’ Olympic journey,” explained Mejía.

The project is consolidated as a written and visual record of the sporting achievements of the Caribbean and Central America, and is part of a larger effort to promote the professionalization of sports journalism in the region.

Finally, the president of Centro Caribe Sports expressed his desire to strengthen ties with AIPS and join forces in training new sports journalists:

“I offer our time, our spaces, and the interest of our agendas to become true allies. Let us make young reporters the heirs of their legacy. Together, let us continue contributing to sports.”

Luis Mejía concluded his message by appealing to the century-long experience of AIPS, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, to work hand in hand for a stronger future for the international sports press.