In Australia, women’s sports will get $200 million in support as a result of the Matildas’ enthralling performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Prior to their third-place match in Brisbane tonight, the nation came together in record-breaking support for the team, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
According to Albanese, “The Women’s World Cup has changed both Australia’s sport and the nation forever.”
“This program that we’re announcing today will ensure that young girls growing up can not only see it, but they can be it,” he said.
The panel will be comprised of a former Matilda, Australian basketball player Lauren Jackson, and Australian netball player Liz Ellis, according to the release.
Albanese stated that by publishing a procedures paper, more steps would be taken to guarantee that a sufficient amount of Australian sporting events are broadcast on free-to-air.
He claimed he anticipated a massive increase in female athletes.
This $200 million will help, not simply to acknowledge that this has been a time of national inspiration, but also to seize the chance for the next generation to be able to realize the dreams that are permeating our country.
To ensure that we get things correctly, it’s important to learn from women who have practical experience managing community sport all the way up to the professional level.
Sam Kerr, the Matildas captain, and other prominent football players have urged the government to support women’s sports and grassroots football in their appeals for this announcement.
Although the prime minister did not identify which sport the money would be used on specifically, it will be added to current spending “to improve facilities.”
