News: Sport
Swimming Australia President Chris Fydler facing World Aquatics suspension
Swimming Australia’s difficulties with World Aquatics are reported to have arisen again with President Chris Fydler understood to be facing a possible suspension pending an...
Jul 12, 2025
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Federal Government commits new funding to Australia’s 2026 Winter Paralympic Campaign
Paralympics Australia has welcomed a $2.068 million funding injection from the Federal Government to support the 2026 Australian Paralympic Winter Team. Announced by Minister...
Jul 11, 2025
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ASC welcomes latest Play Well Affiliates
Another seven organisations are joining the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more people be physically active. The organisations all play a...
Jul 10, 2025
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National Indigenous Tennis Carnival helps teams develop skills as coaches and players
One of Australia’s most vibrant and culturally significant sporting events, the 2025 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival (NITC), is set to take place from 6th–9th August at the...
Jul 10, 2025
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Global study led by University of Queensland shows exercise reduces early death risk by 40%
A global study led by the University of Queensland has found adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%....
Jul 10, 2025
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NSC announces winners of 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held at the Melbourne...
Jul 10, 2025
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Badminton Australia and Disability Sports Australia renew partnership to enhance accessibility
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and Badminton Australia have announced the continuation of their partnership through DSA’s Sports Incubator Program, reinforcing their shared...
Jul 10, 2025
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Basketball Australia collaborates with Victoria Police on arrest over online racial abuse of NBL athlete
Basketball Australia has advised that its Integrity Unit has collaborated with Victoria Police to secure the first-ever successful arrest of a person in Australian basketball on...
Jul 10, 2025
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ZOWIE esports gaming zone launched in Sydney
Professional esports gaming brand ZOWIE, under BenQ Corp, has launched its first ZOWIE Zone in Australia, now open at WY Gaming in central Sydney with the immersive gaming space...
Jul 10, 2025
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ACT Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister mark 100 Days until 20th Australian Masters Games
Canberra’s Red Shed came alive today as the ACT Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister officially marked 100 days to go until the 20th Australian Masters Games. As one of the...
Jul 9, 2025
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Ice Hockey Australia to enter new era with updated branding
Ice Hockey Australia is set to unveil a reimagined brand mark this month, marking a bold step forward in redefining the sport’s national identity. The updated design draws...
Jul 9, 2025
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Backers walk away from planned boutique stadium at Auckland's Western Springs
Plans to build a new multi-purpose football stadium at the Western Springs speedway venue, one of a four options being considered by Auckland Council for site, appear to have...
Jul 9, 2025
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Applications approach deadline for Xtep's inaugural global Elite Runner Program
Leading Chinese performance sportswear brand, Xtep, has advised that applications for its inaugural global Elite Runner Program will close on 14th July. The first edition of the...
Jul 9, 2025
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Landmark partnership sees Tourism Western Australia back 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals
UniSport Australia has revealed a new partnership with Tourism Western Australia that will see Perth host the 2026 and 2030 editions of the UniSport Nationals. The commitment...
Jul 9, 2025
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Sport infrastructure works completed at Ridgewood Park
Sport infrastructure upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park, located 37 kms north of Perth, have now been completed, delivering on the Western Australian Government's...
Jul 8, 2025
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Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong
A museum marking the footballing achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo, along with a collection of his trophies and jerseys, has opened on the seventh floor of Times Square mall in...
Jul 8, 2025
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Cardinia Shire youth basketball program inspires students on court
Cardinia Shire Council has teamed up with Standout Basketball to host a basketball program, offering students a positive way to connect with peers and build meaningful...
Jul 8, 2025
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Eden Park recognised at international stadium awards
Eden Park has been recognised on the global stage winning two prestigious awards at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2025. The Auckland stadium received the Event of the Year award for...
Jul 8, 2025
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Commonwealth Games Australia and Fair Game link to strengthen community connections through sport and culture
The Australian Commonwealth Games Team and its alumni are set to embrace First Nations culture and country through a new community partnership with Fair Game. Aimed at deepening...
Jul 7, 2025
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Busan Metropolitan Government to redevelop Sajik Baseball Stadium
The Busan Metropolitan Government has given approval for a project which aims to transform Sajik Baseball Stadium into a “futuristic smart baseball park”. With new projects with...
Jul 7, 2025
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Aquatic, sport and recreation facilities among southeast Queensland assets to receive cyclone recovery package
In the wake of the impact in March 2025 of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a $169.297 million recovery program will be delivered under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery...
Jul 7, 2025
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Women’s competition sees AFL ‘losing $50 million a year’
The AFL has been reported as telling its 18 teams that the AFL Women’s (AFLW) competition is losing $50 million each year. According to Nine's newspapers, AFL Chief Executive...
Jul 7, 2025
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Save Women’s Sport Australasia calls for removing Sport NZ’s Guiding Principles for Transgender Inclusion
Save Women’s Sport Australasia has shared an open letter in which they express their deep concern regarding the ongoing delays in updating Sport New Zealand’s Guiding Principles...
Jul 7, 2025
Sport
The Hills Shire Council awards tender for Box Hill Lands Sports Complex
The Hills Shire Council has awarded Glascott Landscape and Civil the tender for construction of the new sports complex at Water Lane Reserve in Box Hill, New South Wales. The...
Jul 6, 2025
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