25 July 2022

Athletics, swimming and cycling most popular Commonwealth Games sports

Research from the Australian Sports Commission shows 9.37 million Australians aged 15+ participate in at least one of the 22 sports that will feature at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games starting this week.

25 July 2022

Cutting-edge medical support giving athletes the platform to perform

The Australian Institute of Sport will use cutting-edge COVID-19 medical technology behind the scenes in Birmingham to supporting our Commonwealth Games team.

20 July 2022

Support and acknowledgement for former AIS scholarship athletes through new ASC Restorative Program

Former Australian Institute of Sport scholarship athletes who experienced harm from inappropriate practices or abuse as a result of their time at the AIS will have access to a new Australian Sports Commission Restorative Program.

11 July 2022

AIS backs research projects to optimise sporting performance

The AIS has awarded grants totaling $670,000 to six leading research teams around the country, aimed at optimising the performance of elite athletes, coaches and support staff.

11 July 2022

Surfing rides a wave of popularity during pandemic

According to the Australian Sports Commission’s latest national AusPlay report, surfing and skate sports are becoming more popular, especially among women.

08 July 2022

Para Nordic program an Australian first

Disabled Wintersport Australia has unveiled the nation’s first Para Nordic program with a goal of establishing the sport, on and off snow, in Australia.

07 July 2022

New coaching apprenticeships to fast-track next generation

Australian sport has taken an enormous step in its bid to become a world-leader in coach development ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today naming 31 coaches as part of a flagship national apprenticeship program.

05 July 2022

New video technology a game-changer for Aussie athletes

Australian athletes around the country have received a boost ahead of this month’s Commonwealth Games thanks to new state-of-the art video technology from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

29 June 2022

Funding helps Indigenous running program take off

A running program to address chronic disease in Indigenous communities has expanded its reach thanks to funding provided by Sport Australia.

29 June 2022

From Local Sporting Champion to the NBA

When the New Orleans Pelicans announced Australian Dyson Daniels as their pick at No 8 in the US National Basketball Association Draft, it marked a major milestone in the teenager’s already impressive career.