News: Sport
Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive joins Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee as Chief Marketing Officer
Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (BNEOCOG)....
Sep 2, 2025
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SWIMCON International Heads to Dubai in 2026 with CAAR backing
SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM) has announced that its flagship international event, SWIMCON International, will be hosted in Dubai in February next year. Being held...
Sep 2, 2025
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Sport fans navigate increasingly crowded media environment to follow their favourite teams
A new report released by Nexxen has revealed how the way in which Australians view live sporting content is changing, with linear television no longer dominating, and fans are...
Sep 2, 2025
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EVANZ invites entries for 2025 industry awards
The Entertainment Venues Association New Zealand (EVANZ) has opened entries for its New Zealand Entertainment Venue Awards. Set to be presented during its upcoming annual...
Sep 2, 2025
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India and Nigeria bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
In a move that reflects confidence in the Commonwealth Games movement, the governments of India and Nigeria have each submitted formal proposals to host the centenary Games in...
Sep 2, 2025
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AMPSEA and STWS - Sports Tech World Series agree partnership for Australia Sports Innovation Week
The Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) has announced a collaboration with the upcoming Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW) with the aim of...
Sep 2, 2025
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Massive crowds witness record breaking TCS Sydney Marathon
Tens of thousands of spectators and supporters have today lined the route of the first running of the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS as an Abbott World Marathon Major...
Aug 31, 2025
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Details released of Sydney Academy of Sport's new athletics track
The NSW Government has announced the project scope and timeline for the new athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport. Released at an athletics community briefing at the...
Aug 31, 2025
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GameDay launches new suite of AI-powered solutions to transform Sports Administration
GameDay, a market leader in the provision of sports and event software has launched GameDay IQ – AI Powered solutions to transform sports and events administration management....
Aug 30, 2025
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Organisers of Tour de France Singapore Criterium focus on increasing accessibility via new mass-participation events
Organisers for the fourth edition of the Tour de France Singapore Criterium’s being held on 1 st and 2 nd November 2025 are focused on increasing accessibility via the...
Aug 29, 2025
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Super Netball announces 2026 season fixtures
The Suncorp Super Netball will mark its 10th season in 2026 with an earlier season start. Following the biggest season in the competition's history this year, the 2026 campaign...
Aug 29, 2025
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BlueFit appoints AFL executive Josh Mahoney as Chief Operating Officer
Community aquatic and recreation facility management company BlueFit has announced the appointment of Josh Mahoney as its new Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its...
Aug 29, 2025
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Sydney Marathon prepares for its Abbott World Marathon Majors debut with associated event at ICC Sydney
The TCS Sydney Marathon 2025 presented by ASICS is the newest official member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is expecting 35,000 runners on Sunday 31st August – not...
Aug 29, 2025
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Pickleball Australia latest data highlights growth of the sport in Australia
Pickleball Australia has released its latest monthly statistics which highlight the growth of pickleball in Australia with the data showing there are now 321 clubs and...
Aug 18, 2025
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PlayOn WA highlights sport facility upgrades across Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is continuing its investment in sport and recreation infrastructure, with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to...
Aug 16, 2025
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CONVIC designed $3.9 million Lismore skatepark designed for community and competitions
The new CONVIC designed $3.9-million Lismore skatepark, part of the newly upgraded Lismore Regional Sports Hub, has officially opened offering both ‘street’ and ‘park’ (bowl)...
Aug 14, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia makes Chief Operating Officer appointment
Gymnastics Australia has confirmed the appointment of Tom Humphries to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Described as “a key leader at Gymnastics Australia for the past three...
Aug 14, 2025
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Pickleball proposal not enough to save Warringah Bowling Club from administration
Warringah Bowling Club, a 122-year-old bowls club on Sydney’s North Shore, has called in administrators just months after hoping it could be saved by introducing pickleball...
Aug 14, 2025
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Historic debut for Australian Bodyboard Titles at URBNSURF Sydney
History will be made next week as the Australian Bodyboard Titles hit URBNSURF Sydney, marking the first time an Australian Title event will be decided in an artificial wave...
Aug 13, 2025
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Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...
Aug 13, 2025
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Canberra-based architectural firm SQC Group awarded contract for Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion
Basketball is one of Canberra's largest participation sports, with over 14,000 registered members and growing. To meet the increasing demand for indoor sport facilities in the...
Aug 13, 2025
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British & Irish Lions rugby test match at MCG delivers busiest Melbourne hotel night on record
An estimated 40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans visited Melbourne to watch the two games against Australia's National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies with more than 90,000...
Aug 13, 2025
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World Leisure Organisation counts down to 2025 Congress
Set to be hosted in the Netherlands city of Breda, the upcoming 18th World Leisure Congress is set to bring together leisure professionals from over 30 countries to explore how...
Aug 13, 2025
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Upgrades commence on Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium
Major works are commencing at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. Upgrades at the...
Aug 13, 2025
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