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Philip Barker: Women's hockey has a history long outdating 40 years of Olympic inclusion

  • Inside the Blogs

Tokyo 2020 was to have marked 40 years of women’s Olympic hockey, but any celebration of the landmark will now have to wait a year. For all that, women’s hockey has been part of the sporting scene for as long as the modern Olympic Movement and, 125 years ago, the first “international” took place.

The US, Australia, Denmark and South Africa joined the British as members.To make the picture somewhat


Bowls Australia begin governance review

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Bowls Australia have begun a review to find the optimal governance and administration model for the organisation

The review is a key project in the Bowls Australia 2018-2022 strategic plan.

 With the financial help of Sport Australia, Bowls Australia appointed Sport Business Partners as

 A working group has also been formed, with Bowls Australia director Bob Boorman as chair.


Injured Tiger Woods could benefit from Tokyo 2020 postponement

  • Golf

Golf legend Tiger Woods could benefit from the freezing of the Olympic ranking and the postponement of Tokyo 2020 until next year, with the American currently out with a back injury.

who do not have two players already qualified.If the rankings were to stop now, the US, Britain and Australia


Australia and New Zealand reveal details about 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid

  • Football

More details have been announced about Australia and New Zealand's joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's

Entitled "As One", Australia and New Zealand have revealed more about their "historic and unique" bid

 In Australia, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Launceston, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane have been

Alongside Australia we will welcome and embrace the world by hosting an outstanding tournament, creating

Australia and New Zealand decided to join forces in their bid to host the tournament after reaching an

Together, Australia and New Zealand can deliver a spectacular FIFA Women's World Cup 2023," said Australian


Indian Premier League cricket could be cancelled due to coronavirus lockdown

  • Non-Olympic Sports

India's top sporting event, cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL), could be cancelled due to the current lockdown in the nation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gangully has suggested that the International Cricket Council Twenty20 World Cup, due to take place in Australia

November 15, could be called off to allow the IPL to reschedule its season for those months.Cricket Australia



Belgium to host FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup 2021

  • Hockey

Belgium have been awarded the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Indoor Hockey World Cup for 2021 with the competition being hosted in the nation for the first time.

qualifying in both, joining Germany and Belarus who are the reigning European champions.New Zealand and Australia


South Korea football coach welcomes recommendation to extend Tokyo 2020 age limit

  • Football

South Korea's men's under-23 coach Kim Hak-bum has welcomed the recommendation from the FIFA Taskforce to extend the age limit for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic football tournament.

service later this month, after being a member of the gold medal winning team.The Koreans were joined by Australia

2020 age limit to be extended.Hosts Japan will participate in the men's Olympic tournament, along with Australia



World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast moved back to 2021

  • Non-Olympic Sports

This year's World Bowls Championships will now be held in 2021 after its postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Organisers have confirmed that the event in Gold Coast in Australia will take place between May 25 and

May 26 and June 7 of this year, so the re-arranged dates are exactly a year on.World Bowls and Bowls Australia

necessary consequence of protecting the health and wellness of all bowls stakeholders," said Bowls Australia

Images"Today, I am happy to announce to all players, officials, spectators and volunteers that Bowls Australia


FISU Oceania President believes Australia hosting future World University Games would boost region

  • Universiade

Sports Federation (FISU) Oceania President David Schmude believes a future World University Games in Australia

Schmude, who is also the President of UniSport Australia, made the comments in an interview with future

If Australia had the opportunity to host a future World University Games event in the Oceania region,

Australia was among the nations reported last year to have expressed interest in staging the 2025 Games.The


Bowls Australia bring forward The Bowls Show for fans during pandemic

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Bowls Australia have announced that season five of The Bowls Show will be broadcast ahead of schedule

block will run until June 16, with the second group of 10 episodes running later in the year.Bowls Australia

allow fans the chance to relive the highlights of the recent Bowls Premier League event, BPL11.Bowls Australia

provide them with opportunities to remain engaged in their beloved pastime," said Neil Dalrymple, Bowls Australia

appreciative of the efforts of our new free-to-air partner 7Two and existing pay-TV partner Fox Sports Australia