Do Sports and Politics Go Together?

In the world of sport, athletes are given the opportunity to compete at the highest level, but sport has also long been a way to bring people together. What was once seen as an escape from everyday life has increasingly become a space shaped by politics, with athletes and organisations speaking more openly about social and political issues. As competitors become more vocal about their personal beliefs, the line between sport and identity politics is becoming harder to ignore.In this episode, we explore both the support for and opposition to athletes using their platforms to speak out. Do sporting figures have a responsibility to advocate for important issues and drive social change, or should sport remain neutral and free from political division?Host: Anthony Fazzari Reporter: Finn O'Connell-LacyProducer: Yianni KottarasSeries Producer: Jude Katsianis