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The Ticket Podcast
by ABC
Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket, a weekly in-depth analysis of the major issues in sports business, politics and governance.
Episodes
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The Ticket Final Edition - What's the Future?
The final episode of The Ticket takes a broad look at the future - of the Olympics, of Australia's place in the world game of football, of the rise and growing power of the athletes' voice and of Oscar Pistorius - a former icon of Paralympic sport who is soon to be released from jail after…
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Sport: Double Standards, Displaced People, Dialogue for Peace
Sport's role in a turbulent world - how the Palestinian men's team represents more than football, the role of dialogue in trying to find peace, India's influence at the ICC and its adhoc approach to membership, plus is sport for refugees authentic or an exercise in celebrity humanitarianism?
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High Performance Sport - Women, Coaches, and Safeguarding
Women compete, women win but when it comes to High Performance coaching in Australia, less than ten percent are female. The AIS has a plan to turn that around between Paris 2024 and Brisbane 2032. Plus, FIFA's new online safeguarding course that might be valuable for all sports from grassroots to...
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Sitting in Judgment - Surfing and the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympic organisers have been told by Tahiti locals at the reef break where surfing will be contested that a planned judging tower is a threat to the ecosystem, unnecessary and non-negotiable, plus Afghanistan cricket's challenge, the place of women's football in Iran, and the rise of…
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Sport, Diplomacy, and A.I.
Members of Australia's ping-pong diplomacy team from the 1970s, who helped paved the way for diplomatic relations between Australia and China, are returning to Beijing this week marking 50 years since Australia's first embassy in China was opened, plus the role of diplomacy in Australian sport…
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Sport and the Pursuit of Peace in Times of War
As the humanitarian crisis continues with the Israel-Gaza war, we go in search of those who use sport as a tool for peace and speak to others who measure their success.
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Global Sport and Denmark - Small Country, Big Impact
A small country of big thinkers, Denmark influences sport in many ways - from applying political pressure on non-democratic nations hosting big events, to anti-doping research, and even providing a home away from home for a former Matildas captain.
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Ticket to the Cup: The Matildas' Journey Ends
The Matildas' history making, record breaking World Cup ends with a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while England and Spain duel to lift the trophy for the first time.
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The Matildas Inspire a $200 million Investment in Women’s Sport
Once the whistle blows ending the final of the FIFA World Cup between Spain and England, what’s in store for the women’s game - the Australian government has already promised a $200 million investment in women’s sports in Australia, and the FIFA president says it's time for stakeholders to step up.
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Ticket to the Cup: The Matildas' Last Hurrah
The Matildas are determined to end their World Cup campaign on a high, when they take on Sweden in the 3rd place play-off, while two-time World Cup winning coach Jill Ellis reflects on the tournament's success.
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Ticket to the Cup: Lionesses Roar Into Final
England has continued its charge at the World Cup, beating Australia 3-1 to earn a place in the final against Spain. Now the Matildas turn their attention to Sweden for the 3rd place play-off.
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Ticket to the Cup: Matildas Fever Spreads Across Australia
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
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The Ticket: Matildas Fever Spreads Across Australia
Spain locks in a place in the finals, whilst England and Australia battle for the final spot tonight.
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The Ticket: Spain and Sweden Face Off for a Place in the Final
Spain will play Sweden in the first semi final game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Ticket to the Cup: Magical Matildas Into The Semis
The Matildas dream run in the World Cup continues, after a heart stopping penalty shootout victory over France in the quarter-finals. They'll now play England in the semi-finals. Matilda number 171 Laura Brock says this is a turning point for women's football in Australia.
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New Horizons - The FIFA Women's World Cup
There are new horizons for global sport - the FIFA Women's World Cup has shown us new talent, new countries challenging old, so much built on the previous success of the USA who continue to innovate, AND the Matildas have made history at home.
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Ticket to the Cup: Spain and Sweden Semi-Final Showdown
Spain outlasts the Netherlands and Sweden knocks out one of the form teams Japan, to set up a semi-final showdown, while the Matildas prepare for their quarter-final encounter with France.
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Ticket to the Cup: Quarter-Final Showdowns
The first of the quarter-finals get underway in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Spain facing the Netherlands, and Japan taking on Sweden in a powerhouse match.
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The Ticket: France to Face Matildas in Quarter Final
France have booked their place in the quarter finals, with a 4-0 win over Morocco.
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The Ticket: The Matildas World Cup Campaign Continues
Australia progress to the next round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as Sam Kerr makes her first appearance of the tournament.
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The Ticket: Sweden Beats Reigning Champions in Penalty Shootout
The USA’s title defence has ended abruptly, and the Matildas prepare for their first knockout game against Denmark.
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Ticket to the Cup: Spain and Japan Stroll Through
Spain puts five goals past Switzerland, and Japan outlasts Norway to progress to the quarter-finals, while the round of 16 action moves to Australia.
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Ticket to the Cup: It's A Knockout
The round of 16 kicks off in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Switzerland facing Spain and Japan taking on Norway. ABC's National Sport Reporter David Mark and New Zealand sports reporter Ash Tulloch look ahead to all the action.
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Football's Matildas, Change Makers, and More
The FIFA World Cup is giving us a snapshot of a changing world with underdogs rising while the mighty are falling, plus Natalie Portman on the world's most unique football club, Angel City FC, and the Matildas - then and now.
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The Ticket: Competition Heavyweights Sent Packing
Morocco progress in their first every Women’s World Cup with South Korea and Germany knocked out.
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Ticket to the Cup: The Reggae Girlz Rise Again
Jamaica sends Brazil packing after a scoreless draw, ending the career of one of the greats - Marta, South Africa makes history, and Colombia, Germany, and Morocco play for their place in the knockout stage.
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The Ticket: Denmark to Face Matildas After 2-0 Win Over Haiti
The round of 16 spots firm up in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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The Ticket: Matildas Waltz in to Round of 16
Australia’s dominant win over Canada secures the team’s place in the knockout stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Ticket to the Cup: The Moment of Reckoning
Can the Matildas keep their Women's World Cup dream alive against Canada? CBC Sports' Shireen Ahmed shares her thoughts, and Morocco and Colombia claim stunning wins.
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Ticket to the Cup: Sweden Makes a Statement
David Mark speaks to Swedish journalist Frida Olssom in Aotearoa New Zealand, as Sweden shows its best, and France wins a pulsating clash against Brazil in Australia.
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The Women Have This - Stories from the FIFA World Cup
From a feature interview with the FIFA Secretary General, to tales of unlikely success and celebration from the Philippines and Nigeria, and marking the return of the Australian Matildas captain, The Ticket has the FIFA Women's World Cup covered.
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Ticket to the Cup: From Brazil Ban to Marta's Reign
Kelen Silva shares the history of women's football in Brazil, including the decades long ban, and England and China claim important wins in group D.
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The Ticket: Matildas Upset by Group B Underdog
Nigeria top Group B after handing the Matildas’ their first 2023 world cup defeat.
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The Ticket: Matildas Gear Up for Second World Cup Match
The Matildas battle injuries as they prepare to face Nigeria in their second world cup match.
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The Ticket: Philippines’ Upset World Cup Co-Host
Philippines’ victory makes Group A a tight competition, USA hope to hit their stride in their title defence, and Canada prepare for a must win game.
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Ticket to the Cup: Jamaica and Haiti Stand Up
The underdogs at the World Cup make everyone stand up and take notice, Matilda number 162 Servet Uzunlar gives her insights on the Matildas, and a female Afghan footballer has a message for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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Ticket to the Cup: Greetings from Aotearoa New Zealand
David Mark and Ash Tulloch reflect on the start of the Women's World Cup in Aotearoa New Zealand, Euro 2022 champion England starts with a tough win over debutant Haiti, and Denmark steals a late winner against China.
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Ticket to the Cup: The Defending Champions Make Their Mark
The Athletic's Meg Linehan dissects the USA's opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup with David Mark, and American supporters revel in the 3-0 win over Vietnam.
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Genetics and Sport: What's the Future Look Like?
The science of genetics tells us who we are, but what else influences who we can become - Collingwood captain Darcy Moore joins Olympic and Paralympic table tennis player Melissa Tapper, and leading geneticist Professor Kathryn North in front a live City of Melbourne audience.
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Ticket to the Cup: Catley Saves the Day When Kerr's Away
The Matildas have opened their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with victory over the Republic of Ireland, without their star striker and captain Sam Kerr.
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Ticket to the Cup: Kick Off at the World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia is finally here, and it's a tournament expected to break new ground and leave a lasting legacy.
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European Court of Human Rights find in favour of Semenya
This week the European Court of Human Rights found that the state of Switzerland discriminated against intersex athlete, Caster Semenya; Dr Payoshni Mitra supported her challenge and responds to the decision which she says 'brings a ray of hope while challenges remain'.
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First Nations Immersion for the Most Powerful Woman in World Sport
The FIFA Secretary General travelled to Darwin this week to see for herself the challenges faced by some First Nations groups, while we travel to Taiwan to meet the official photographer who was embedded for years with the England Lionesses, and we talk to the newest Matilda Clare Hunt on the eve...
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FIFA Flies The Flags at Women's World Cup
As the Matildas coach, Tony Gustavsson, names his final squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA's president announces First Nations Flags will fly at the event; hear from Matildas Indigenous players, the coach, South Korea's Nutty FC, Football Australia's boss James Johnson, Eleni Psaltis on…
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Ticket to the Cup: Uniting a Fractured World
Thousands of people march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a global show of unity, plus we hear about the rise of Zambia, memories from Matildas pioneers, and Matilda #179 Hayley Raso on the team's relationship of trust with coach Tony Gustavsson.
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Ticket to the Cup: The rise and rise of the FIFA Women's World Cup
On this special episode of The Ticket, counting down to the FIFA Women's World Cup, hear from FIFA Head of Women's Football Sarai Bareman plus Matilda Steph Catley and journey back to the World War 1 factories where women's football began.
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Australia's Transgender Alternative + Netball's Backflip
Australia offers an alternative to the hardline transgender exclusion policies seen elsewhere, plus netball's backflip after another self-inflicted crisis.
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Par for the Course - Golf, Geopolitics and the Shifting Sands of Global Power
Golf's peace deal resulting in Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund now financing the sport globally reflects a bigger geopolitical shift with the Middle East's stocks rising and as one expert puts it, the USA confronting 'empty nest syndrome'.
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Racism & Reconciliation - The Role of Sport
Despite an AFL investigation being shut down, Hawthorn's racism allegations remain live as former players head to the Human Rights Commission, all in Reconciliation Week which the Australian Olympic Committee marked with a new Reconciliation Action Plan.
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The Voice - From Athletes to the Nation's Constitution
Presidents, CEOs and champion athletes from more than twenty Australian sports gathered to offer support for a First Nations' Voice to the Australian Parliament in a week when one of the world's most famous voices - Tina Turner - was remembered for changing the image of rugby league, and in…
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Tracey Holmes presents The Ticket, a weekly in-depth analysis of the major issues in sports business, politics and governance.
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