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Podcast #69 – Why Is Being Gay In Sport Still An Issue? Ashes Cricket and A Ranking Problem.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

The world of sport never stops and as always there is plenty to discuss. Welcome to what is our 493rd show, counting the nine years on the radio. We are getting very close to the magic 500. Let us know

Is The Pro League Heading in The Right Direction?

It was an interesting week in the world of Field Hockey last week. First of all there was the announcement from the game’s governing body, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on the punishment to be handed down to Pakistan for

Fine? No Thanks

In the past few days reports were published in the press in Pakistan announcing that the Pakistan Hockey Federation(PHF) had averted a ban for their national team, and that the International Hockey Federation(FIH) “had imposed a fine of around Rs

The Perfect Start

It was bold and it was brave. That was how many summed up the International Hockey Federation’s decision to launch a home and away League for International men’s and women’s teams. Rugby had mulled over such a concept, Cricket had

How the Mighty Have Fallen

It was sad to wake up this morning and read the news that Pakistan’s Hockey team had withdrawn from the FIH Pro-League. It was sad, but came as no surprise. Some may ask why it was sad. To this writer