Hosting Major Sporting Events |with Phil Wishart | Episode 7
Phil Wishart works for the New South Wales Government in Australia, in the Office of Sport Department.
The office that is responsible for the securing of some of the largest sports events that take place in Australia, and from around the world.
In this episode Phil explains how his team goes about securing some of the major sports events such as World Championships events, and what it takes to bring these events together.
Phil also shares about how many moving parts are involved, such as the community engagement, legacy of facilities and stadiums, and the impact these events has on grassroots sports and how many other stakeholders are engaged.
If you have ever wondered what it is like to stage a world class sporting event, and you wanted to take a look in behind the scenes, then this episode is for you.