Sport

Periods still a major barrier to participation in sport, survey finds

New research suggests periods remain a major, and often overlooked, barrier to playing sport in Australia.  A 2024 survey by Share the Dignity found nearly seven in ten athletes have skipped games because of their period. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon, advocates say it’s time for sporting clubs and codes to tackle …

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How Sahily Carrero found meaning through social media and sport

Colombian-born Sahily Carrero moved to Australia a year ago, balancing work with her greatest passion — playing soccer.  After a workplace accident that cost her right arm, she refused to give up the game. Today, she represents Football Queensland’s futsal team for athletes with a disability, and works as a wellness coach.  Image: Image: supplied/ …

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22-year-old Australian Molly Picklum becomes the World Surf Champion

22-year-old Australian Molly Picklum became the 2025 World Surf Champion, securing the title at the World Surf League Finals in Fiji. The NSW Central Coast local claimed victory in the first-heat, defeating the 2023 former world champion, American Caroline Mark, and is the first Australian to secure the title since Stephanie Gilmore’s victory in 2023. …

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