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Olmo grabs first ITU Triathlon World Cup victory in New Plymouth

  • Triathlon

Italy's Angelica Olmo took her first International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Cup victory by the narrowest of margins at today's event in New Plymouth.

in 1hr 3min 27sec.Switzerland's Annen Jolanda was just behind her in 1:03:28, while Jaz Hedgeland of Australia



Tonga National Rugby League forms new board and seeks to grow sport

  • Non-Olympic Sports

George Koloamatangi – chairman of the newly-formed board of the Tonga National Rugby League – has vowed to "capitalise" on the Pacific nation's success at international level.

Boyd Cordner of Australia is tackled by Tuimoala Lolohea and Sika Manu of Tonga during the Test between

Tonga and Australia in October last year ©Getty ImagesAlongside the launch of the domestic season in

Tonga will also this year play in the inaugural Oceania Cup having been pitted against New Zealand and Australia


Australia reach both finals at Water Polo Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

Hosts Australia qualified for both finals as last-four clashes were played at the International Swimming

the men's and women's tournaments.It meant focus could be placed on winning the event outright with Australia

Tokyo 2020 Olympic hosts proved too strong for Kazakhstan, coming through 12-7.In the women's final, Australia

FINAwaterpolo #FINAPerth2019 #WPWL19 #waterpolo @WaterPoloWA #waterpolowa#FINAPerth2019— Water Polo Australia


International Laser Class Association ends relationship with approved builder of Olympic boat

  • Sailing

The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is looking for a new company to manufacture the Olympic boat after stripping an existing partner of its rights as an approved builder.

inspection of the boats they were building as required in their contract.Two other companies – one in Australia

Chris Caldecoat, general manager of Performance Sailcraft Australia, has said his company could take


Super finals qualifiers confirmed on day four of FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

Hosts Australia were joined by Canada, Japan and Kazakhstan in qualifying for the men’s World League

8Competition continued today across both the men's and women's events ©FINATomorrow’s semi-finals will see Australia

 They were joined by Australia, Canada and China.The US thrashed South Africa 22-4 to set up a semi-final

to beat Japan 9-6.China, meanwhile, defeated Kazakhstan 16-5 and now face a last-four encounter with Australia





China's men miss out on top spot despite thrilling win at FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

China claimed a thrilling 16-15 win over Kazakhstan today but still missed out on first place in Group B of the men’s event at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup in Perth.

blocked.Argentina claimed third spot in Group B with a 14-9 victory over New Zealand.In Group A, hosts Australia

tomorrow with Japan facing Argentina, Canada meeting China, South Africa going up against Kazakhstan and Australia

Kazakhstan and Japan’s encounter with Canada.The US lock horns with South Africa and New Zealand take on Australia


AIBA projections assume little growth in post-Tokyo 2020 payments to International Federations

  • Tokyo 2020

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) appears to be anticipating that payments made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to International Sports Federations (IFs) post-Tokyo 2020 will be pitched at around Rio 2016 levels, or very slightly higher.

that harder information may emerge in early May during the course of SportAccord 2019 in Queensland, Australia


Olympic boost for Australia with "world-class" ski jumping facility set to be built in Queensland

  • ONOC

Queensland will be home to the Southern Hemisphere’s first year-round freestyle ski-jumping facility to be built at the Sleeman Sports Complex in Chandler, it has been announced. 

International Freestyle Skiing Training Facility is a collaboration between the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

(OWIA), the Federal Government through Sport Australia, the Queensland Government and the Australian

The Liberal and Nationals Government, along with peak sport agencies Sport Australia and the Australian

This ramp will be incredible for winter sport in Australia," she said."

 In total, Australia collected two silver and one bronze medal at Pyeongchang 2018.


Australia's men beat Japan in shoot-out to continue perfect start to FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

Australia’s men’s team forced a penalty shoot-out to beat Japan 17-15 on the second day of action at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup in Perth.

 Australia, 9-8 winners over Canada yesterday, were perfect in the shoot-out and goalkeeper Anthony

WestAustralia #JustAnotherDayInWA #FINAwaterpolo #FINAPerth2019 #WPWL19 #waterpolo @HBFStadium— Water Polo Australia

 Hosts Australia, meanwhile, showed far too much experience and pace in seeing off South Africa


Semenya accuses Coe of "reopening old wounds" as war of words intensifies

  • Athletics

Caster Semenya has accused International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe of "reopening old wounds" as both await the outcome of a landmark case on female participation.

the meantime.Britain's Coe, a double Olympic champion over 1500m, told the Daily Telegraph in Australia