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Nobody keeps squash out of the Olympics five times in a row

  • The Big Read

With a rueful chuckle, Alex Gough, chief executive of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), admitted that in the wake of the sport’s historic inclusion on the Olympic programme at Los Angeles 2028 he was put in mind of the celebrated comment by late United States tennis player Vitas Gerulaitis.

Our discussions with Squash Australia about how we manage the runway into Brisbane 2032 have suddenly

Squash Australia are really doing a good job and we are hoping to have some bigger events down there


Australian athlete delegation for Solomon Islands 2023 finalised

  • Solomon Islands 2023

The 75-strong Australian team for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games has been finalised following the selection of eight taekwondo athletes with under a month until the Opening Ceremony on November 19.

 "Australia has performed brilliantly in taekwondo events at previous Pacific Games and I look forward

Being selected to represent Australia is such a great recognition and reward for all the training and

As an athlete I feel so honoured to represent Australia in the Pacific Games and will wear the green


Constitutional reform saves Swimming Australia from World Aquatics expulsion or takeover

  • Swimming

Swimming Australia has averted expulsion from or a possible takeover by World Aquatics by voting to accept

Championships in Japan, the state associations have been involved in constant infighting with Swimming Australia

leadership.With World Aquatics threatening to step in and forcibly effect governance change at Swimming Australia

It will also create an Athletes' Commission which will nominate candidates to the Swimming Australia

proportion of votes that a director needs to be appointed President will also be increased.Swimming Australia

 A request for a seat on the Swimming Australia Board for her company Hancock Prospecting was also


Adelaide to stage Australia’s first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2025

  • Volleyball

Australia will host its first International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World Beach Volleyball Championships

President Craig Carracher, Volleyball Australia chief executive Andrew Dee, South Australian Government

Australia, a clear natural fit for beach volleyball, has all the ingredients to put on a spectacular

The Championships is the latest major event to be awarded to Australia as the country prepares to host

and the most recent edition in Mexico.Adelaide has hosted the beach volleyroos since 2000 ©Volleyball Australia"Australia

Adelaide has been the spiritual home of elite beach volleyball in Australia for almost three decades



Centurions Warner and Marsh get Australia back on track at Cricket World Cup

  • Cricket

David Warner's sublime 163 fired Australia to a 62-run victory over Pakistan as they seek to resurrect

of emulating that.Mitchell Marsh, right, partnered with David Warner for an opening stand of 259 for Australia

The dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan led to a Pakistan collapse as they ended up losing to Australia by 62



Exclusive: CGF claims all discussions on 2026 welcome after Tate proposal to save Commonwealth Games

  • Gold Coast 2018

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has said it welcomes all discussions on the 2026 event after Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate proposed to rescue it with a streamlined edition.

Tate met with Commonwealth Games Australia chief executive Craig Phillips earlier this week to discuss

We are aware that earlier this week Mayor Tate had a meeting with Commonwealth Games Australia to explore

 "We welcome all discussions regarding hosting and continue to liaise with Commonwealth Games Australia


Australia fast-tracks citizenship for South African, Russian and American for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

Three athletes, including one Russian, have been fast-tracked to citizenship by the Australian Government in order to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ministerial discretion to intervene and grant citizenship to Van der Westhuyzen, who has only been in Australia

is engaged in a sport at an elite level and, if an Australian citizen, may be selected to represent Australia

at the Tokyo 2020 Games, could compete for Australia at Paris 2024 Olympics ©Getty Images"I have decided

it would be of benefit to Australia for this applicant to be an Australian citizen."

It’s a huge privilege for sure," Van der Westhuyzen told Guardian Australia."


Athletics Australia appoints former heptathlete Jane Flemming as President

  • Athletics

Olympian and double Commonwealth champion, has been unanimously appointed as President of Athletics Australia

It’s an absolute honour and a privilege to be elected as President of Athletics Australia," Flemming

Commonwealth wheelchair racing champion Madison de Rozario have helped raise the profile of Athletics Australia


Saudi Arabia eyeing 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup

  • World Cup

Saudi Arabia wants to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, according to the technical director of the country's women's team, Monika Staab.

criticism of plans for the tourism authority Visit Saudi to sponsor this year's Women’s World Cup in Australia

s rights in Saudi Arabia, and women’s rights campaigners have been imprisoned.Amnesty International Australia





Slovenia face selection dilemma as Paris 2024 road cycling team sizes decided

  • Cycling

The conclusion of the Tour of Guangxi has brought the curtain down on the road cycling season and sees confirmation of team sizes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

place but fell just short and are due to race with three athletes, matching The Netherlands, Italy, Australia

race, four places have been given to each of The Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, and Britain.Poland, Australia

Pogačar.The course is a relatively flat 32km route and will host the men's and women's races on July 27.Australia