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'Blindsided': Canberra Capitals say Arena closure a step backwards for women's sport

Chris Dutton
Updated April 15 2021 - 12:34am, first published June 30 2020 - 5:00pm
The AIS Arena hosts sport, events and exhibitions. Picture: Jeffrey Chan
The AIS Arena hosts sport, events and exhibitions. Picture: Jeffrey Chan

The Canberra Capitals will meet with the ACT government on Wednesday in a bid to solve a venue availability debacle after being blindsided by the AIS Arena closure, describing it as a backwards step for women's sport.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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