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World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Australia given August 2022 dates

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The 2022 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Townsville in Australia are now due to be held in

Over the last years, Australia has become synonymous of triathlon on its multiple variations, and has

https://t.co/BMl6IXA5t8— Triathlon Australia (@TriAustralia) May 5, 2021The World Triathlon Multisport


New facility in Queensland gives Australian freestyle skiers "an edge" ahead of Beijing 2022

  • Beijing 2022

Australia’s hopes of adding to its 15 Winter Olympic medals at Beijing 2022 have been boosted by a new world-class freestyle skiing facility in Brisbane.

Government, the Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Government, AOC and Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

right here at home, from having a go at a new sport to competing at the highest levels representing Australia

The best water jump ramp in the world is right here in Australia."


Medvedev and Tsitsipas surprisingly beaten during third round of men’s Madrid Open

  • Tennis

Second seed Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both suffered surprise defeats during the third round of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000 Madrid Open at the Caja Magica.

yet to drop a set in reaching the final of the WTA Madrid Open, where she will play Ashleigh Barty of Australia

semi-final stage today.Both seeded players enjoyed straight sets wins with top seed Ashleigh Barty of Australia


Four candidates confirmed for FIS Presidency contest

  • Skiing

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed the four candidates bidding to succeed longstanding head Gian-Franco Kasper as President during its virtual Congress next month.

term after the FIS postponed its Congress to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.Dean Gosper (Australia


Organisers aiming to complete coronavirus-hit IPL later this year

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Indian Premier League (IPL) organisers have vowed to complete this year’s tournament and pick up from where it left off.

amid rising coronavirus fears and concerns they could be left stranded in India.Due to restrictions in Australia


German gymnastics coach dismissed amid bullying allegations

  • Gymnastics

A German gymnastics coach has been dismissed from the country’s Olympic training centre following a bullying investigation.

examined the Larry Nassar scandal and safeguarding shortcomings in American gymnastics, gymnasts in Australia



Indian Premier League called off after COVID-19 cases among players

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended after several players tested positive for COVID-19.

, whose government banned flights from India until May 15.Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer

and repatriation of Australia players, coaches, matches officials and commentators back home to Australia

," said Cricket Australia."

Cricket Australia and the ACA respect the decision of the Australian Government to pause travel from

Cricket Australia and the ACA thank the BCCI for their efforts and cooperation for the safe repatriation



Report reveals toxic culture contributed to abuse of athletes in Australian gymnastics

  • Gymnastics

The Australian Human Rights Commission has outlined a "toxic culture" within Australian gymnastics, with a damning report revealing that a "win-at-all-costs" approach had led to power imbalances, a culture of control and a tolerance of negative behaviour.

The Australian Human Rights Commission made 12 recommendations, which Gymnastics Australia has vowed

who have experienced any form of abuse in the sport.Gymnastics Australia said it will adopted all 12

Gymnastics Australia unreservedly apologises to all athletes and family members who have experienced

any form of abuse participating in the sport,” a Gymnastics Australia statement read."

The Board of Gymnastics Australia will oversee the response to the report."


University teams battle it out to win UniSport Australia 3x3 basketball event

  • Universiade

Monash University and the University of Technology Sydney claimed the respective men’s and women’s titles at the 3x3 Big Hustle Uni basketball competition.

UniSport Australia and 3x3Hustle teamed up to deliver the event which was played on 3x3 courts at the

University Cup.A total of 132 students representing 18 universities competed at this year’s UniSport Australia

Olympic Games.3x3Hustle provides the official national pathway from grassroots to the world stage in Australia


Thomas makes up for previous day’s slip-up to win Tour de Romandie

  • Cycling

Geraint Thomas won the Tour de Romandie today after recovering his fortunes in the concluding 16 kilometres time trial following his bizarre spill within sight of the line on the previous day. 

to see him top the general classification with 17 hr 59 min 57 sec, with team-mate Richie Porte of Australia




Commonwealth Games Australia names athlete support scheme as Breakthrough2022

  • Birmingham 2022

Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has re-named its athlete support scheme – worth a total of Aus$2 million

domestic travel and medical support.To ensure easy distribution of funds to athletes, Commonwealth Games Australia

$13 million (£7.3 million/$10 million/€8.3 million) funding package announced by Commonwealth Games Australia

Our goals are for Australia to maintain its status as the number one nation in the Commonwealth, both

Australia topped the medal tally on the Gold Coast with 198 medals, including 80 gold, well ahead of

by legacies of hosting home Games in Melbourne in 2006 and the Gold Coast in 2018.Commonwealth Games Australia