Almost half of Australia's elite athletes 'earn below the poverty line' - eviltoast
Australia risks an exodus of top athletes ahead of the Olympics as many buckle under financial pressures and consider quitting, survey results show.
  • Whirlybird@aussie.zone
    61·
    1 year ago

    sport is often the only realistic path out of systemic poverty for young people.

    The number of people that can make a living from sport is miniscule. It’s not a realistic path to strive for. You’ve got almost as much chance of winning the lottery.