Search

  • Sort results by:

10000 results Showing results 3061 to 3075

Three-time Paralympic champion Cooke returns to action after serious crash at Tokyo 2020

  • Cycling News

Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Carol Cooke has returned to competitive cycling for the first time since being hospitalised by a serious crash at Tokyo 2020.

Ballarat as the only competitor in the T2 classification's time trial.Cooke admitted to Paralympics Australia

the Road National Championships on Saturday (January 15).Eleven of the 12 cyclists who represented Australia


Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as crowd capacity halved over COVID-19 surge

  • Tennis

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic has been drawn to play at the Australian Open despite uncertainty over his participation, while capacity has been capped at 50 per cent due to rising COVID-19 cases.

Djokovic's fate, with the decision now expected tomorrow.Following the conclusion of the draw, Tennis Australia

threat of deportation.The 34-year-old is facing allegations that he lied on a form needed to enter Australia

during his hearing whether he had travelled or will travel in the 14 days prior to their flights to Australia



Ballymore Stadium becomes first Brisbane 2032 Olympic venue under construction

  • Brisbane 2032

Ballymore Stadium, the home of the Queensland Reds rugby union team, is set to become the first venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games to begin construction.

used as a venue that can cater for the community as well," added Hanham.Mark Knowles, who competed for Australia

Games I played was being in that real hub of sport," said Mark Knowles, who competed in hockey for Australia


Djokovic admits not isolating after positive COVID-19 test, claims agent at fault for error on travel document

  • Tennis

claimed his agent was at fault for an "administrative mistake" on his immigration form for entering Australia

with a decision yet to be made.Djokovic had also faced allegations that he lied on his form to enter Australia

during his hearing whether he had travelled or will travel in the 14 days prior to their flights to Australia

for the administrative mistake in ticking the incorrect box about my previous travel before coming to Australia



Djokovic facing fresh probe over claims of lie in travel declaration

  • Tennis

World number one Novak Djokovic is at the centre of another investigation, with the Australian Border Force now reportedly examining a discrepancy on his travel documents.

that he lied on his form to enter Australia.Djokovic has been accused of incorrectly filling out his Australia

hearing.When asked whether he had travelled or will travel in the 14 days prior to their flights to Australia

The visa holder stated that Tennis Australia facilitated his medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination

requirement and completed the Australia Travel Declaration on his behalf," the officer said."

The PM explained our non-discriminatory border policy and its role in protecting Australia during the


Patel named ICC Player of the Month for December after historic 10-wicket haul

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Ajaz Patel has won the International Cricket Council's (ICC) men's Player of the Month award for December after taking a remarkable 10-wicket haul in a Test match against India.

match as he scored 150 and 62 in the two innings.Starc played a vital role with both bat and ball as Australia


High-performance director and lead coach to leave Athletics New Zealand

  • Athletics

Scott Goodman is set to end his 11-year tenure as high-performance director of Athletics New Zealand (NZ), with lead throws coach Dale Stevenson due to follow him through the exit door.

governing body announced the departures, citing "family reasons".The duo are expected to head back to Australia


Djokovic wins appeal against deportation from Australia

  • Tennis

World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed victory in his appeal against his deportation from Australia

after his application was assessed by two independent panels of experts assembled by Tennis Australia

Border Force said Djokovic failed to "provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia

put me in a very awkward position where at four in the morning I can’t call the director of Tennis Australia

, I can’t engage with anybody from the Victorian state government through Tennis Australia."

Australia has implemented some of the world's toughest COVID-19 countermeasures, with Australian Open




FASANOC chief executive Mar hopes for "returns of investment" at major events in 2022

  • ONOC

Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) chief executive Lorraine Mar is hoping for "returns of investment", with its outlay on this year's Commonwealth Games and the Pacific Mini Games likely to be considerable.

Gold Coast 2018, Fiji's first gold at the Games since Manchester 2002, but Cikamatana now represents Australia


Australian Government bid to delay Djokovic court hearing rejected

  • Tennis

An application from Australia's Federal Government for a two-day delay to tomorrow's hearing concerning Novak Djokovic's bid to reverse the cancellation of his visa has been rejected.

requirements to enter the country.His lawyers filed documents at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

case from 10am local time and the Ministry from 3pm.Djokovic had his visa revoked after arriving in Australia

on Wednesday for failing to "provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia

being held at an immigration hotel in Melbourne.This has prompted disagreements between Serbia and Australia

last month after being granted a COVID-19 vaccination exemption by Tennis Australia having recently


Athletics Australia could form Para sport equipment registry for next generation

  • Athletics News

Athletics Australia could set up an initiative that allows Para athletes to have their equipment reused

competing was much higher in athletics than other popular Para sports such as swimming.Paralympics Australia

and Sport Australia have a Para sport equipment fund to allow athletes across 24 disciplines to apply

funding for equipment but do not have a registry list as proposed by Athletics Australia.An Athletics Australia

While Athletics Australia does not currently have a formal equipment program in place, we work with many

partners to help athletes on the pathway receive equipment, including Paralympics Australia and Wheelchair