Since its establishment, the International Journal of The History of Sport has been a world leading academic journal in sports history. After forty years of development, this magazine has become an authoritative publication in the field of sports history research, playing a positive role in promoting the research and development of global sports history. This magazine not only covers sports history research in various regions of the world such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, but also focuses on internationally significant topics and issues such as the Olympic Games, sports and society, and sports and politics. Through special issues, IJHS focuses on one or more important international sports history topics every year, providing an in-depth research and discussion platform for the academic community.

In addition, the commentary section of the magazine is also a major highlight of the magazine. This section regularly introduces and evaluates the latest research achievements and academic works in the field of sports history, helping readers maintain an understanding of the latest developments in the field. It is an academic journal with broad influence and authority, which has made significant contributions to the development of global sports history research. IJHS is an indispensable academic resource for both professional researchers and ordinary readers interested in sports history.