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Are Biennial World Cups Really the Way to Go?

A week ago the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup came to an end in Malaysia, and just prior to this the Women’s event came to its conclusion in Chile. Congratulations to Germany for winning their seventh Men’s title since 1979

Mistimed Messaging?

In sport, and in life timing can be everything. Today the FIFA Women’s World Cup will start, a tournament hosted for the first time in Australia and New Zealand. It is likely to be a huge event for both countries

Family or Community?

How many sports refer to their participants, officials and supporters as being a part of ‘a family?’ This has become a modern trend. Rather than being a sporting community we are now told that everyone is part of ‘a family.’

Podcast #117 – Organ Donation & The Transplant Games, The IOC, and the Investment Required for Success at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

On this show we take a slightly different path with our special guest Lisa Wilson who is heading to Australia as an Ambassador for the Transplant Games. A sports festival for those who have undergone a transplant thanks to organ

Is Success not Being Predictable?

How does one measure the success of a sport in the modern era? The answer invariably is it depends upon who you talk to. Is it based on the attendance figures at live games? Is it based on the viewing