Tag: Sports
Are running shoes getting too good? Why ‘technological doping’ is a growing concern for professional sports
When tech makes an athlete perform beyond their natural ability, you might call that “technological doping”. How can we make it fair for everyone?
Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?
In sports-mad Australia, the Olympics are always a huge deal. But does this interest result in increased sports participation?
Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too
The Queensland government’s Olympic legacy strategy aims for a more inclusive community through the power of sports. But more needs to be done to help refugees join in.
Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key
While there has been a surge of terror plots in Europe in recent months, an attack on the Olympics would require a group to have the intent, capability and opportunity.
Why ‘Team Australia’ needs a new sports diplomacy game plan as other countries gain an edge
The Albanese government has announced a new sports diplomacy strategy but what is it, and why is it needed?
‘Play well, win well’: new Australian sports chair Kate Jenkins faces challenges and opportunities
Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins is now the chair of the Australian Sports Commission. What should her immediate focuses be for sport in this nation?
The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine
So much is going right for soccer in Australia at the national level and in grassroots participation. But the A-League is struggling to convert its opportunities into wins.
It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too
More is being done to support athletes’ mental health as they retire but early intervention is crucial, which means more education is needed with young athletes.
Most kids are only coached by men in junior sport – women need to be part of the picture, too
Most kids associate sports coaches with men, but they should be coached by women as well. There’s no quick fix to change attitudes and address biases, though.
Chinese swimming scandal: a strong defence by world anti-doping body, but narrative of ‘cover-up’ remains
The World Anti-Doping Agency stands by its handling of the allegations. So, why have some in the media and in the US been so quick to point the finger at China?
From forced kisses to power imbalances, violence against women in sport is endemic
Luis Rubiales’ non-consensual kiss of Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso is far from an isolated incident – new research shows gender-based violence is still highly prevalent in sport.
How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?
From what sports you can watch with an old aerial, to what apps you’ll see when you switch on a new smart TV – sports lovers can expect big changes ahead.
No cash, no play? Have cost-of-living pressures impacted sports participation in Australia?
Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
Celebrities, influencers, loopholes: online gambling advertising faces an uncertain future in Australia
A 2023 federal government inquiry recommended a ban on gambling advertising. What needs to happen should a ban be implemented?
What happens to F1 drivers’ bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Formula 1 drivers endure a barrage of physical and psychological demands - but what exactly do their bodies go through during a race?
