Francs Games Australia Page 10

— April 7, 2016

Coates goes on campaign

John Coates, president of the Australian Olympic Committee and vice-president of the IOC, is campaigning for respect for children's rights. He announced in Sydney his intention... Read more "

— March 17, 2016

Code of Conduct

Kitty Chiller, Australia's chef de mission at the Rio Games, will not tolerate any misconduct from selected Olympic athletes. She told the... Read more "

— February 23, 2016

Priority at high level

Controversy in Australia. According to the Canberra Times, the capital's daily newspaper, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has reduced its workforce by 35% in recent years.... Read more "

— February 4, 2016

End sexism

Australian political authorities want to put an end to inequalities between men and women in high-level sport. According to Reuters, Australian Sports Minister Sussan... Read more "

— December 16, 2015

Ten years of contract

Nice move for the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC). It has just signed a 10-year partnership contract with the telephone operator Optus. The agreement should run until 2026.... Read more "

— November 30, 2015

The Australian Athletics Federation (Athletics Australia) is changing its mind. Mark Arbib, the former senator and Minister of Sports (2010-2012), was elected by the Board of Directors to the position of President.... Read more "

— October 29, 2015

Historic agreement with Cuba

There is at least as much going on behind the scenes as in the meeting rooms in Washington, where the General Assembly of the Association of Committees is currently being held... Read more "

— May 15, 2015

Olympic rings sold

Auctioned on Ebay since the start of the week, the Olympic rings hung on the Sydney Harbor Bridge during the 2000 Games have found a buyer. Not... Read more "

— May 13, 2015

Olympic rings at auction

Singular story. The Olympic rings hanging from the Sydney Harbor Bridge during the 2000 Summer Games have been put up for auction on Ebay. According to the local press, the... Read more "

— December 23, 2014

Freeman finds his property

Good news for Cathy Freeman. The suit that the 400 Olympic 2000m champion wore to light the flame at the Sydney Games may have been found... Read more "