Foreign Correspondent, 18 April 2024, ABC TV, “Equality in Pay Within Sport”

The episode “Equality in Pay Within Sport” of “Foreign Correspondent” airs on ABC TV on Thursday 18 April 18. The episode explores the ongoing struggle for equal pay for female athletes worldwide, including the ancient sport of sumo wrestling in Japan, where women are fighting for recognition and equal footing.

The episode, presented by ABC’s North Asia correspondent James Oaten, takes viewers behind the scenes of the secretive world of sumo, where deep-rooted customs and traditions are being challenged by a new generation of female wrestlers. Oaten gains rare access to a sumo stable, shedding light on the resistance to change within the sport.

The episode is part of the long-running documentary and current affairs program “Foreign Correspondent,” which has been airing on ABC since 1992. The show, featuring ABC reporters based globally, provides insights into international news stories and current affairs, taking viewers to incredible places and introducing them to people shaping the world.

Foreign Correspondent airs on ABC TV at 8.00 pm on Thursday, 18 April 2024.