The Australian government is playing ball. It has announced a $513 million investment in sports for the next two years, with the Commonwealth Games this summer, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Brisbane 2032 Games in mind. Part of this money will be used to directly supporting athletesFunding amounted to $489 million in the previous round.
Australian sport welcomed the decision, as did the president of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), Ian Chesterman. High-level performance is built up over time: It takes at least six years of investment, planning and support to achieve results on the international stageThis funding is essential to ensure the continued success of Australia in Los Angeles in 2028, in the French Alps in 2030, and at the home Games in Brisbane in 2032. He says.
« We are particularly pleased that the federal government has recognized the record-breaking results of the Australian Olympic team at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by awarding an unprecedented increase in funding for the winter sports systemThe growing successes of Australian winter sports athletes demonstrate what can be achieved when the government invests consistently over a long period, not only in programs led by the Winter Olympic Institute and sports federations, but also in infrastructure, including the National Snow Sports Training Centre in Jindabyne and initiatives such as the Geoff Henke Winter Olympic Training Centre in Brisbane. »
« This level of investment benefits our athletes, our coaches, and our sports disciplines. the security and confidence needed to plan, prepare and perform over the long term, confirms Anna Meares, head of mission for the 2028 Games delegation. We are aware of the budgetary constraints faced by Australians and our governments, and it is It is heartening to see that the Australian government has recognized the importance of the role that sport plays within our communities. Australian athletes bring Australians together and inspire them to dream big and give their best. The impact of their achievements extends far beyond sport: they strengthen communities and make a positive contribution to society. »
