media coverage

A New Era For Glory On The Horizon?

Western Australia is often referred to as “the wild West” due to its isolation, and its often very parochial stances on issues. When football became the first truly national sporting competition when Perth Glory was welcomed into the National Soccer

Sport For All? The Equality Conunudrum

What is equality? Is there really a place for it in sport? The Oxford English Dictionary explains equality as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.” Now that is easy to understand. Move on to the

Has Olympic Expansion Reached Breaking Point?

What is the aim of the Olympic Games? The Mission statement from the International Olympic Committee reads as follows: “The mission of the IOC is to not only ensure the celebration of the Olympic Games, but to also encourage the regular practice of

Equality in Coverage of Women’s Sport?

Ask any sports administrator around the globe who is involved in a sport that is not the “national” sport how hard it is to get media coverage and they will tell you it is nigh on impossible. This is still

Back to the Bush

It is a fact that some sports will never be able to compete with their rivals. Large television deals, established competitions, regular media coverage, and a rich history are just some of the reasons why some sports find it hard