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As final decisions continue for 2032’s Olympic and Paralympic sports program, Australia’s Softball team could face exclusion from the Brisbane Games. Australia’s peak Softball body has highlighted concern the prospective move could limit engagement with the sport long term in Australia and it’s sporting communities. Softball is still set to showcase in 2028’s Los Angeles …
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries, or ACL, are common amongst athletes, the injury can be both debilitating and excruciating. Over 75% of ACL injuries progress to surgery and require exercise-based rehabilitation post-reconstruction. however many still struggle to recover and are unable to return to sport. New research from Edith Cowan University Electrical brain stimulation could be …
Japanese judo star Uta Abe’s emotional outburst after her unexpected second-round went viral in the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting the intense mental strain athletes face. As the defending Olympic champion in the women’s under-52kg competition, her defeat was a significant blow, outlining the pressure of the high-stakes competition. The Wire spoke with professor of psychology …
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The thirty-third Olympic games will start on Friday, hosted in Paris, France. The authorities have interestingly nominated the Seine River as one of the venues for triathlons and open swimming events. The almost 800 km-long river runs through the center of the city, with world-famous landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower at …
Kayo, the sports streaming service has breached gambling advertising rules. This comes just under a year after 31 recommendations in the ‘You win some you lose more’ report had been published. In recommendation 26, it stated the need to “implement a comprehensive ban on all forms of advertising for online gambling, to be introduced in …
A NRL match over the weekend has sparked mass debate about the treatment of women referees. In the Bulldogs vs Tigers game on Saturday, referee Kasey Badger copped abuse from players on the field and spectators watching in the stands and online. It has sparked conversation on the misogynistic backlash when it comes to women …
Ex-Bulldogs player Jackson Topine launched legal action against his former club for “unlawful corporal punishment” after coming late to a training session. The Australian reported that the 22-year-old was forced to wrestle with “30 to 35” teammates, resulting in “physical and mental impairment”. It is believed that in a statement of claim lodged with the …
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Recent studies from the University of South Australia found the media, sponsors, funding bodies and marketers make it very difficult for AFL sportswomen to get exposure and financial backing. The research indicated the support for the AFLW remains low, meaning fewer opportunities to showcase the sport and further engage the public. There’s been close to …