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Petition started to stop Saudi Arabia sponsoring 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

  • World Cup

A petition has been launched in opposition to Visit Saudi, the tourism board for Saudi Arabia, sponsoring the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, due to the nation's poor human rights record for women and LGBTQ+ people.

Australia and New Zealand are to host the FIFA Women's World Cup ©Getty ImagesSo far, the petition has

received 10,000 signatures.The World Cup is scheduled to take place in Australia and New Zealand from

July 20 to August 20 this year.Amnesty International Australia has condemned any potential Saudi sponsorship

you can't even have a job without the permission of your male guardian," said Amnesty International Australia

supported and accepted in that country," said Morgan to reporters.New Zealand Football and Football Australia


Greek Prime Minister at centre of controversy over proposed joint FIFA World Cup bid with Saudi Arabia

  • World Cup

Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to fund stadium construction in Greece and Egypt if they allow the Gulf state to host three-quarters of the matches in a bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

sparked controversy over a rumoured sponsorship deal with Visit Saudi for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia

and New Zealand, with Football Australia saying it was "very disappointed" having not been consulted.Critics


Philip Barker: Marking 90 years since England clinched the bodyline tour

  • Inside the Blogs

This week, 90 years ago, England's cricketers beat Australia in a Test in Brisbane to clinch a rare series

were shaken by what was going on out on the field of play and off it and relations between England and Australia

Who is it that all Australia raves about? Who has won our very highest praise?" the lyrics began."

 The next series in Australia was to be played from December 1932 to February 1933.

Although Amy Johnson had flown to Australia to great acclaim, there was no commercial air service to

Australia in 1932.Jardine cut a rather diffident figure as he stood in front of newsreel microphones




Australia aiming to maintain stranglehold on ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown

  • Cricket

Australia will seek to secure a third successive title and sixth overall at the International Cricket

Ranked world number one, holders Australia are the favourites to come out on top but their confidence

Africa are also in Group A along with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.England are also expected to challenge Australia

first Women’s T20 World Cup crown since 2009.They are three-time runners-up in the event, losing to Australia

pic.twitter.com/xFefk1y1ZQ— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 8, 2023India lost by 85 runs to Australia

Indies, who are the only other former winners, triumphing in 2018.Ireland, boosted by their victory over Australia


Olympians support Athletics Australia reconciliation plan for indigenous people

  • Athletics

Athletics Australia is set to expand and revamp its First Nations and reconciliation action plan (RAP

working group ©Getty ImagesDiversity and inclusions department leader at National Rugby League and Rugby Australia

Sport is a powerful vehicle to unite, inspire and drive social change," said Athletics Australia general

Over the past few years since the launch of our Innovate RAP, Athletics Australia has endeavoured to

hero, winning the women's 400m in front of a home crowd - a defining moment for indigenous people in Australia


Singapore replaces Kazan as host of 2025 World Aquatics Championships

  • Aquatics

Singapore has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, replacing Russian city Kazan which is hoping to secure the event in 2029.

after Kazan lost the rights to stage last year's World Swimming (25m) Championships, with Melbourne in Australia


Former Australian PM urges end to political "argy-bargy" over funding deal for Brisbane 2032

  • Brisbane 2032

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for an end to political "argy-bargy" over a funding agreement for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games in Brisbane as State and Federal Governments struggle to agree on an equal share in costs for the event.

Morrison led Australia for four years and was Prime Minister when Brisbane was awarded the Olympics in


The Oval to host 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final

  • Cricket

The Oval in England is set to host the 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship Final.

matches over 24 series played so far.New Zealand are the reigning champions but the their Oceania rivals Australia

currently top of the overall table with 136 points.India is second with 99 points and is set to welcome Australia

in with a chance of lifting the Mace at the Oval in June, we know we first need to overcome a tough Australia


Australia to host FIBA Women's Asia Cup for first time in June

  • Basketball

Sydney's Olympic Park is to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Asia Cup for the first time this June.

Australia hosted the FIBA Women's World Cup at the same venue last September when the event attracted

basketball has a highly engaged audience in New South Wales and participation keeps growing," Basketball Australia

ranked second in Asia, this will be a fantastic competition and we hope all sports fans from around Australia