Australia

— June 15, 2020

An envelope to prepare for the Games

Queensland has put its candidacy for the Summer Games in 2032 on hold, but Australian political authorities are not forgetting sport during this period of health crisis. THE... Read more "

— June 1, 2020

ANZ Stadium victim of the pandemic

In Australia, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only put a halt to Queensland's bid for the 2032 Summer Games. It has also sent... Read more "

— April 29, 2020

A centenary for the National Olympic Committee

The COVID-19 pandemic prevents a celebration with great fanfare, but the Australian National Olympic Committee (AOC) is celebrating its 29th anniversary this Wednesday, April 100. Its creation goes back... Read more "

— April 17, 2020

John Coates is emulated

John Coates was heard. Heard and followed. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) announces in a press release the joint decision taken by all members of its management to... Read more "

— April 3, 2020

John Coates cuts his salary

John Coates likes transparency. The Australian leader, member of the IOC and president of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), himself announced this Friday, April 3, via an email... Read more "

— 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 "

— November 24, 2017

The Olympic stadium destroyed and rebuilt

A page is turning in Australia. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Stadium (pictured below), located in Homebush, will soon be demolished and rebuilt. The same destiny is promised... 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 "