Commonwealth Games Australia paid tribute to Evelyn Dill-Macky, also Swimming Australia's first female

organisation's first female executive director.Elected as the first female life member of Swimming Australia

in 1997, Dill-Macky was also awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for services to swimming as

team manager for the Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games and three Olympic Games ©Commonwealth Games Australia"It

 Among those to pay tribute were Commonwealth Games Australia and Swimming Australia.

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) have completed all international registrations with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), protecting its name and logo.

 Restrigations cover a number of countries including Australia, China, Japan, Russia and those in

Leanne Cunnold has been named as an Appointed Director on the Board of Australian Taekwondo.

includes several executive positions and more than 25 years in the information technology industry across Australia

Ratu Vilikesa Bulewa Francis Kean's nomination for the World Rugby Executive Committee has been described as "rugby politics at its worst" by former Samoan international Daniel Leo.

Federation, has been criticised by Leo, a former Samoan international, who has played club rugby in Australia

Ten-time world champion canoeist Alexander Slafkovský claimed the ability for athletes to train is essential for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Slafkovský had been agreeing with the Para-canoe champion from Rio 2016, Curtis McGrath of Australia.

 "For me here in Australia, we’ve still got the opportunity to get on the water, but it’s still

A record 30 nations have been confirmed as taking part in the 2021 Women's Lacrosse World Championship in the United States.

part in the tournament, with United States beating Canada 10-5 to claim gold, while hosts England beat Australia

, will undoubtedly set a new standard for excellence.”The 30 participating countries are Argentina, Australia

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) have made significant changes to their FEI Jumping Nations Cup for 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

and Eurasia are guaranteed one place each.Some of those nations that could qualify include Brazil, Australia

The Oceania Cycling Confederation (OCC) has confirmed the cancellation of this year’s Tour of Brisbane, but has expressed hope the Oceania Road Championships can be rescheduled for later this year.

wishes to convey our sincere gratitude to the organisers of the Tour of Brisbane NXSports, Cycling Australia

The Oceania Cycling Confederation continues to work with the UCI, Cycling Australia and all stakeholders

Team England has donated items of kit from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to National Health Service (NHS) workers who have been unable to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic as a token of its gratitude.

of COVID-19.More than 14,500 deaths have been reported - more than all but four other nations.Only Australia

finished second in the medals table at the 2018 edition of the Commonwealth Games, behind only hosts Australia

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the points will be shared for women's international matches that have not been completed because of either coronavirus or other unforeseen circumstances.

Three series between countries have been subject to the ruling - India v Pakistan, South Africa v Australia

was due to take place between July and November 2019.The two other series between South Africa and Australia

highest-placed teams on the points table qualify for the tournament which opens on Saturday February 6 2021.Australia

International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP) will hold its Nations Cup Final virtually on May 30 and 31, the organisation has announced.

will participate in the event, alongside European champions Spain and Asian champions India.Taiwan, Australia

The Australian Olympic Committee have announced the 15 athletes who will represent the nation at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in shooting, with Rio 2016 gold medallist Catherine Skinner being the biggest omission.

and spoke of her pride at holding off top competition.She said, "Women's trap is so competitive in Australia

the former following in the footsteps of his mother, Lalita Yauhleuskaya, who represented Belarus and Australia

“I also want to thank Shooting Australia for its tireless work to develop such immense talent and depth

across the Olympic shooting disciplines.”There are now 71 athletes from Australia officially selected

More members of staff at the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) have taken voluntary pay cuts due to the financial hit the organisation is expected to suffer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

sporting bodies have been hit hard by the pandemic, with many standing down staff in response.Cricket Australia

) effective 27 April for the remainder of the financial year".The financial year ends on June 30 in Australia

 Football Federation Australia stood down roughly 70 percent of its staff last month, while the

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has urged New Zealand Rugby to back Agustín Pichot in his World Rugby leadership bid.

Asia and North America.Both Argentina and New Zealand are SANZAAR members, alongside South Africa and Australia

Argentina withdrew its bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup in order to strengthen the bid of partners Australia

Teams from Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia are set to start their League of Legends Oceanic

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