Australia

— April 24, 2017

Crisis meeting

Threat of storm in the Australian sports movement. According to the national press, a crisis meeting must take place during the week, in anticipation of the election... Read more "

— March 13, 2017

Matt Carroll takes charge

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has a change of boss. The organization announces this Monday March 13 the appointment of a new general director, Matt Carroll, recruited after a long process having... Read more "

— November 29, 2016

A sports lottery to finance athletes

Australia is seriously considering taking inspiration from the British model and creating an online sports lottery to finance the preparation of its Olympic teams. John Wylie, the president of the... Read more "

— July 6, 2016

A flag-bearing cyclist

The Australian delegation will be led by a woman, Friday August 5, during the opening ceremony of the Rio Games. The Olympic committee announced this Wednesday July 6... Read more "

— 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 "