Are the Commonwealth Games still relevant?
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games baton has just left London, with Australia hosting the event for the fifth time. But are the Games…
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The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games baton has just left London, with Australia hosting the event for the fifth time. But are the Games…
The Australia Day honours recognise the achievements of Australians on and off the sporting field. Those recognised in 2017 include first time Olympic and…
Jarrod Mullen's reported positive test made me reflect on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code and whether it should prevent athletes from using drugs…
It's tricky these days to determine when an athlete has retired - often they make comebacks or play in lower level competitions. For instance,…
There were several significant Australian athletes, coaches, administrators and journalists that died in 2016. This list is not exhaustive as it does not include…
With the end of 2016 in sight it is worth reflecting on some of the issues that that Australian sporting administrators have had to…
With the end of the year in sight, it is interesting to look back at autobiographies and biographies on current or recently retired Australian…
Thankfully the Essendon Football Club sports supplements saga has come to an end, but it was just another major example of poor governance at…
There are many positive developments happening in women's sport in Australia but some of these developments may have a negative impact on Australian performances…
The Australian Paralympic Team has finished the Rio Paralympics in fifth place on the medal table with 81 medals; 22 gold, 30 silver 29…
Dylan Alcott became the first Australian athlete to win two gold medals at the Rio Paralympics but more noteworthy is that he has won…
In watching Australian athletes at the Rio Paralympics, I have been immensely impressed with their attitude towards fellow competitors, and their appreciation of the…
Paracanoe and paratriathlon make their debuts on the Paralympic Games program at Rio. Australia has a strong medal history in canoeing and triathlon at…
After the Rio Olympics, there has been much discussion of why the Australian Team did not meet medal expectations. Discussion highlighted Australia's performance at…
Australian Paralympic Team will be competing at the Rio Paralympics from 7 to 18 September. The Games go over 11 days and there are…
The Paralympic Games are widely regarded as the second largest sporting event in the world. They are also a showcase of developments in medicine,…
Since 1996, Australia has a very good record of bringing home medals in team sports at the Olympics. Many commentators have indicated their disappointment…
There had been a range of commentary around Australia's swimming performances at the Rio Olympics. Australia finished with ten medals – three gold, four…
Coaches will play a significant role in the success of Australian athletes and teams at the 2016 Rio Games. The Olympics and Paralympics are…
Australian Steelers, the Australian national wheelchair rugby team, is going for back to back gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Wheelchair rugby is commonly…
Thnaks Ron – I think Sudanese-Australian athletes are now starting to be embraced by Australian sport. They bjust need to be given the support as they have faced many challenges.
The impact of Sudanese-Australian athletes on the sporting landscape
Australian Wallaby great Ken Catchpole (1939-2017) died on 21 December after a long illness.
Notable Australian sports deaths in 2017
Another sportsperson to add to the list is Wyatt ‘Bunty’ Thompson (1925-2017).He was a member of Australia’s first Olympic Equestrian team that competed at the 1956 Olympics. Equestrian events were held in Stockholm Sweden due Australia’s quarantine laws,
Notable Australian sports deaths in 2017
Many missed the point of the article. Its not just about the needs of AFL. Any future stadium is Canberra should cater for all codes so that it is a viable venue throughout the year. Currently Manuka Oval and Canberra Stadium are not used in a sustainable way. Canberra Stadium is rarely used in summer. The future stadium may be many years in the future (probably beyond 2030) and this is when it needs to be inclusive of all sports. A stadium like Docklands is used by all major sports and major events such as concerts. The question is whether the ACT Government should keep on applying bandaids and scarce money to its current major venues that will eventually be not be viable.
Manuka Oval unsatisactory for major AFL games
John Constantine (1946-2016) Australian and NSW Soccer Federation President. Died 26 December 2016 http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/former-australian-soccer-federation-chairman-john-constantine-dies-20161226-gti32z.html
Notable Australian sports deaths of 2016
Another title to add to the list is byformer Australian test cricketer Chris Rogers who wrote Bucking the Trend. Rogers book covers his life as a journeyman cricketer and was 30 when he made his test debut.
Australian sports biographies of 2016
I volunteer with the Australian Paralympic History Project and I think your comments are a bit narrow. Rio media coverage was pretty good – Channel Seven did a good job on their second channel – most events were broadcast live and there were very informative interviews, The three news channels I watch – ABC, Channel 7 and Sky News all had daily segments on the Paralympics. Newspaper coverage was good with several dedicated journalists in Rio.
The Olympics will always command more attention than the Paralympics but Paralympic coverage has improved greatly since Sydney 2000.
Paralympians dominate - but who's watching?
Jared Tallent won a silver medal in the Men’s 50 km walk at the Rio Olympics and equalled Shirley Strickland Australian record of winning an athletics medal in three successive Olympics. This highlights that Jared has performed at a very high level over 8 years – a feat that few Australian athletes have been able to achieve.
Can Pearson and Tallent match Strickland’s three-peat at Rio?
There are now 9 indigenous athletes – Koori Mail had identified Mariah Williams (hockey) and Leilani Mitchell (basketball) as another two indigenous athletes.
Magnificant seven: Indigenous Australian athletes at Rio Olympics
Two more books to add –
Daniel Ricciardo : In Pursuit of Greatness by Nate Saunders
Steve Smith’s Men : Behind Australian Cricket’s Fall by Geoff Lemon
Australian sports books of 2018