QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
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Draws, squads, latest news: Ultimate guide to Opals, Boomers
Australia’s strong history of results at the Olympic Games goes on the line again in Paris 2024.
Aussie beach volleyballers continue impressive run in Paris
Reigning beach volleyball silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have continued their streak of good form in Paris.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
What country is AIN at the Olympics?
There’s a small team of athletes competing under a new banner at the Paris Olympics. This is everything you need to know about the AIN.
Male athlete remarks simply ‘not ok’
Comments about the physiques of male Olympians have gone viral in recent days. Experts say it just isn’t good enough.
Draw, profiles, latest news: Ultimate guide to Matildas in Paris
The Matildas will hope to build on their World Cup legacy at the Olympic Games – this is everything you need to know.
Squads, times, latest news: Ultimate guide to Hockeyroos, Kookaburras
Australia’s hopes of returning to medal glory at the Paris Olympics looks bright. This is everything you need to know.
Paris dreams: Get to know our Rugby Sevens stars
Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens sides enter Paris 2024 with similar ambitions but vastly different histories.
Interactive: Meet Australia’s 2024 Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
Matildas new fight ahead of Olympics
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
Aussie win cements Olympic favouritism
The Australians blitzed their rivals for Olympic gold with a confidence-building win on the back of a try-scoring star.
Sharks gamble on rookies to end water polo Olympic medal drought
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
Australia skipper anoints GOAT’s Opals successor
In the latest episode of En Route to Paris, Opals captain Tess Madgen has revealed the player she expects to carry the torch after Lauren Jackson hangs up the boots. Watch the episode here.
Simmons cops brutal Olympics blow
There will be 10 players from Australia’s historic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo trying to get to Paris but that team won’t include Ben Simmons.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
Aussies name strong hockey squads for Olympic tune-ups in Perth
Ahead of the Paris Games both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have names strong squads for their April Perth-based hitouts, with team legends in both squads set to celebrate milestones.
Huge Olympics step for Wallabies great
An Olympic medal is the dream for a former Wallabies captain who will finally get to debut in his new chosen code.
Olyroos coach laments schedule farce
The Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
Matildas’ perfect pair ‘still growing’
The Matildas did not concede a single goal in Olympic qualifying, but Alanna Kennedy says the defence can improve further.
Striker’s big Olympics call after goal-fest
A new Matildas hero says she will back herself to make a difference in Paris as a huge selection headache emerges for the coach.
Bold Matildas plans to help Olympic hopeful
The Matildas are in the box seat to qualify for the Olympic but the ever-attacking coach won’t be parking the defensive bus in Melbourne.
Aussies make big Olympic statement
After the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.
‘This is shameful’: Outrage over Aussie jersey
An Aussie Olympics crisis has been exposed with one star coming forward to reveal sad details months out from the Paris Games.
Coach’s ominous Paris warning as Kookaburras squad unveiled
As they try to go one better from their Tokyo silver, the Kookaburras have named a 27-player squad — with an ominous Paris warning from their hard-nosed coach. SEE THE SQUAD
Hockey One: Likes and dislikes from Round 1
While Brisbane looked unstoppable against Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne struggled to finish in their season openers. See all the likes and dislikes from Round 1 of Hockey One.
Hockeyroos, Kookaburras fluff chance to seal Olympic berth
The equation was easy — win, and the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras would be on the plane to Paris. New Zealand had other ideas. Can the Aussies bounce back?
‘Unprecedented’ backing puts Aussie water polo back on map
The stars of Australia’s water polo teams have hailed the arrival of a breakthrough sponsorship deal that will hopefully aid a climb back onto the podium at the biggest events in world sport.
Belgium get last laugh over the Kookaburras
The Kookaburras disappointing run in the FIH Pro League has continued with the Aussies falling 3-1 to Olympic champions Belgium.
Cultural overhaul on full display in Hockeyroos’ Indian torching
Despite a brutal government funding cut, the Hockeyroos are showing no signs of decline, with the inexperienced members of the squad stepping to the challenge in the lead up to Paris.
Athlete’s ‘big step’ towards Olympics
World-class athletes have been challenged by a gruelling course at one of Australia’s biggest sporting events.
Hockey One icing on cake for Kookaburra’s golden year
He won Olympic silver and then claimed gold at the Comm Games and now Kookaburra Josh Simmonds’ gears have shifted to the relaunched national hockey competition.
Culture King Goorj’s vision for Aussie basketball
Brian Goorjian says he would not have taken his new Hong Kong coaching gig, were it not for the Boomers, and he wants to pave the way for an Aussie team in Asia’s answer to the Euro League.
Vidmar gets Olyroos gig
A former Socceroo and Olympian has been named as new coach of the Olyroos.
‘Motivation’: Millions for Olympics medals
Six months after their glorious deeds in Tokyo, Australia’s Olympic athletes will collect a huge financial bonus.
Stroke survivor and rising teenage star named for Beijing
An inspiring stroke survivor has been selected for her third Winter Olympics alongside teenage star on the rise who will compete in an event making its debut in Beijing.
Cambage penalty for Olympics incident revealed
Liz Cambage is still eligible to play for Australia but whether she does remains unknown after her penalty for a pre-Olympics incident in Las Vegas was revealed.
Investigation orders Cambage to face hearing
Basketball star Liz Cambage is set to face more scrutiny over her involvement in an Las Vegas incident before the Olympics which led to her shock withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.
We’re equal: 16-year fight ends for Aussie Paralympics great
Swimmer Ellie Cole was thrilled when she became Australia’s greatest female Paralympian in Tokyo, but a government commitment close to her heart has bought real emotion.
‘I’m broken’: Raw Cambage revelations
Liz Cambage has revealed the confronting toll of Covid and mental health issues that convinced her to pull out of the Olympics.
Sam Kerr debuts romance with new flame
After a cuddly embrace at the Tokyo Olympics set tongues wagging, Matildas star Sam Kerr has gone public with her new flame.
‘This ain’t it’: Mills’ pivotal locker room chat
Boomers captain Patty Mills has revealed the moment he realised adequacy was longer acceptable for the Aussie men’s basketball team.
Move over Hugh Bowman, there’s another champ in town
She comes from the same town as Winx jockey Hugh Bowman and has met them both. Now schoolgirl Jamieson Leeson is hoping to put Dunedoo on the map for another reason.
Welcome home Queensland Olympians – here you are in pictures
Welcome home Queensland Olympians – here you are in pictures.
Simmons’ Boomers gesture says it all
Ben Simmons withdrew from the Boomers squad ahead of the Olympics, but his special gesture to the team shows he truly does care after all.
Olyroos sanctioned for flight behaviour
Upholding a ‘duty of care’, Football Australia has opted against making public punishments given to Olyroos involved in a flight incident while travelling home from Japan.
Age-old game wants in at the Olympics
Cricket was an Olympic sport more than 100 years ago, and after the success of the Games in Tokyo, officials want back in.
US star labelled ‘creep’ in fast-food storm
US women’s football star Megan Rapinoe has bizarrely found herself in the firing line of an advertising storm for a global fast food chain.
Secrets behind ‘epic’ Olympic effort
The outpouring of emotion from the Boomers after winning a first Olympic medal came after a significant pre-game moment in Tokyo.
Where are the next Olympics?
As the Tokyo Olympics draw to a close, fans are already turning their heads to the next edition of the Games as a famous city prepares to host.
Ben Simmons breaks silence on Boomers
A full day after the Boomers collected a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Ben Simmons has posted a photo on Instagram.
Aussie’s tear-jerking backstage breakdown
A behind-the-scenes moment involving Matthew Dellavedova on Saturday showed just how much the Boomers’ historic medal meant to Australia.
Team USA star puts critics on blast
It felt like Kevin Durant barely missed a shot during a historic run to a third gold medal – and he certainly didn’t miss his critics post-game.
Rock legend loses it over daughter’s medal
A music icon’s daughter has come from nowhere to snatch a medal at the Tokyo Olympics and it’s caused chaos.
The unsung heroes behind the Tokyo Games
We’ve had loads of heroes on our screens, but spare a moment for the true unsung heroes of the Tokyo Olympics, as they keep the Games alive.
Transgender athlete’s historic gold medal
Canada’s Quinn, who goes by a single name and the pronouns “they” and “their”, is the first openly transgender gold medallist.
Cameras on hand as legend breaks down
Australia won its first beach volleyball medal since 2000 and the emotion was overwhelming for an icon of the sport Down Under.
The silver lining in Matildas’ sad exit
Despite the Matildas’ heartbreaking loss against the USA in the bronze medal playoff, there is a major silver lining for coach Tony Gustavsson’s troops.
Star’s secret message in podium protest
An American star has revealed the meaning behind the “symbol of solidarity” he displayed during a podium protest at the Olympics.
Aussies take charge of Olympics final
There will be an Aussie flavour to Saturday’s Tokyo Olympics men’s football final between Spain and Brazil.
Superstar’s stunning FIBA blast after loss
A grumpy Luka Doncic wore an ice pack on his left wrist to his press conference and before blasting FIBA after Slovenia dropped to a thrilling 90-89 defeat.
Fans slam ’disgusting’ Boomers vision
An annoying camera issue has frustrated fans trying to watch the Boomers’ crunch basketball semifinal against the United States.
‘Sexiest athlete’ a no-show for event
Germany’s iconic 22-year-old track star Alica Schmidt was sent home early from the Tokyo Olympics after not being selected to compete.
Photo proves Boomers never stood a chance
One image from the Boomers’ devastating loss to Team USA reveals how their Olympic dream was crushed by an incredible basketball superfreak.
Schedule for Day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics
Australia’s eyes will be on our golden beach volleyball girls as they headline a huge day of action in Tokyo on Friday.
Ben Simmons ‘cuts off all communication’
The Boomers suffered a heartbreaking loss to Team USA in Tokyo but if Ben Simmons was watching, he may well have been feeling a little left-out.
Aussies suffer penalty shootout heartbreak
There was pure devastation for the Kookaburras after they lost the men’s hockey final in the most dramatic, cruel fashion imaginable.
Star’s blunt message for Boomers after loss
Australia’s highest-profile Boomers were too shattered to speak after losing to America, but they don’t have time to dwell on their devastation.
Mills’ ‘nightmare’ as Boomers flattened
Australia made a dream start to its semi-final clash against the United States but Patty Mills never got going and it eventually caught up.
Why US stars won’t intimidate our Boomers
They’re arguably the most intimidating sight in the Olympics but as the Boomers get ready to tackle Team USA today, the Aussies want to make one thing clear – we don’t fear you.
Massive NBA move for Aussie star
Making an impression in front of Team USA and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has worked out super well for one Australian Olympic star.
Cycling rocked by cover-up accusation
The result of cycling’s biggest controversy is still uncertain after reports of a new protest surrounding accusations of a team cover-up.
Bizarre pic gifts Aussies shot at gold
This photo might make you think Germany got things horribly wrong in its semi-final against Australia, but there’s a logical explanation.
Stunning twist in cycling loophole scandal
A storm has erupted in Tokyo after a team was spotted using a questionable accessory during an Olympic record performance.
‘Do it the hard way’: Kookaburras primed for Rio redemption
The Kookaburras have booked their place in the gold medal match with a brilliant victory over Germany. Now, only Belgium stands in the way of destiny.
‘Farcical’: Matildas robbed of gold
Sam Kerr and the Matildas were denied a chance to play for a gold medal at the Olympics after an outrageous call by the referee.
Canada breaks 20-year losing streak
The Canadian women’s soccer team has defeated its biggest rivals for the first time in 20 years, securing a spot in the gold medal match.
‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
Australia was gone from the Olympics with just seconds to spare before a “miraculous” twist of fate saw them stun the world.
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