Broadcasting veteran Charlie King retires after 32 years with the ABC
After more than three decades with the ABC, sports commentator Charlie King is hanging up the headphones and heading into retirement.
Charlie King, a renowned ABC broadcaster, has retired after a remarkable 32-year career with the public broadcaster in the Northern Territory. Raised in Alice Springs, Charlie is a proud Gurindji man and the well-known face of ABC Sport and Grandstand. His passion for sports commentary stems from his childhood, where he would listen to boxing matches on the radio with his father.
As the first Indigenous broadcaster to commentate the Olympic Games in consecutive years, Charlie has witnessed numerous historic moments, including Anthony Joshua's gold medal win. Over his extensive career, he has commentated over 600 matches for the NT Football League and played a pivotal role in coaching the NT's pioneering female footballers.
Charlie's advocacy work extends beyond broadcasting, as he has been an outspoken advocate against family violence, working with the No More campaign. In his retirement, Charlie faces the challenge of managing Parkinson's disease, but remains focused on making a positive impact through his advocacy work and spending time with his family. He urges others to live their best lives and stand against family violence.
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