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Sarah Mills: It won’t be much of a World Cup without fans in the stands

By CKOM News Feb 27, 2026 | 7:44 AM

Another round of failure in the lottery draw for tickets had Sarah Mills giving up on her World Cup dreams until a new opportunity presented itself. Was it to be?

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Tues., Feb. 24: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces no charges yet, but Sarah Mills says silence from the king and heir about what they knew does no one any favours and casts doubt on the future of the monarchy.

Mon., Feb. 23: It takes mental toughness and grit to reach the highest levels of sport…but Paralympians take it one step further and deserve all the glory and attention.

Fri., Feb. 20: Sarah Mills just received another email telling her she hasn’t been successful seeking World Cup tickets. The dream is diminishing, and Sarah says she’ll likely find herself watching from home.