Australia

— February 19, 2019

Medal bonuses

Just over 500 days before the Tokyo Games, the Australian Olympic Committee is breaking the bank. He announces his decision to distribute the total sum of 2,3... Read more "

— August 24, 2018

Sally Pearson commits

Sally Pearson, the Olympic 100m hurdles champion at the London 2012 Games, laid the foundation stone for a future career as a sports movement leader. She... Read more "

— March 30, 2018

The Olympic stadium saves its skin

Backtrack all the way to Australia. The New South Wales government officially announced on Thursday March 29 the abandonment of the project to demolish the Sydney Olympic Stadium. The enclosure... Read more "

— August 24, 2017

Chesterman, new head of mission

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has named its chef de mission for the Tokyo 2020 Games. His name: Ian Chesterman. A regular at the job, with one nuance... Read more "

— July 13, 2017

Brisbane eyes 2032

The unanimous vote of the IOC for a double attribution of the Summer Games, Tuesday July 11 in Lausanne, sent to the nettles the bid projects for the Olympic Games in 2028.... Read more "

— June 20, 2017

McDonald's leaves AOC

Logical but unwelcome. McDonald’s departure from the IOC’s TOP marketing program had an immediate effect in Australian sport. The American brand has broken... Read more "

— May 6, 2017

John Coates retains his seat

The shot came close. But John Coates, the vice-president of the IOC, remained master at home. He secured a new mandate as president of the Olympic Committee... Read more "

— May 5, 2017

Brisbane 2028 or 2032

John Coates is not yet re-elected as president of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC). To do this, he will have to beat his rival Danni Roche, Saturday May 6, at the end of... Read more "

— May 5, 2017

Athletes lean towards Coates

Home stretch in Australia in the campaign for the election for president of the National Olympic Committee (AOC), scheduled for Saturday May 6. The two candidates, John Coates, the incumbent,... Read more "