News

20 Aug 2024

Science Week 2024: Uniting sport and science to win well

This National Science Week, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is proud to showcase our incredible scientific work, uniting sport and science to help athletes achieve their best.

14 Aug 2024

From local sporting champions to Olympic medallists

A decade on from receiving Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Local Sporting Champion (LSC) grants, Nina Kennedy, Jess Hull, and Matt Denny have returned home triumphant from Paris after contributing to Australia’s best ever Olympic performance.

14 Aug 2024

AIS announced as a new member of the Cultural Attractions of Australia

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is thrilled to be named as one of the newest additions to the Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA).

13 Aug 2024

Play Well Implementation Plan launched

The sport sector continues to work closely together on the nation’s first codesigned National Sport Participation Strategy which aims to transform sport participation to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

12 Aug 2024

ASC celebrates historic performance in Paris

Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM says the record-breaking Olympic performance in Paris reflects the nation’s united sports system and should leave all Australians excited about the future of sport in this country.

12 Aug 2024

Don’t wait another four years to cheer on the green and gold

In an opinion piece for the Nine newspapers, Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM urges Australians to keep supporting our Aussie Olympians and Paralympians after we say farewell to Paris.

10 Aug 2024

Olympians making us proud on and off the field

As the world celebrates their athletic feats, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is also cheering on our athletes for their wins off the field.

09 Aug 2024

AIS Accelerate alumni shine as commentators in Paris

They excelled in their sports as elite athletes, and now, after completing the AIS Accelerate program, Jess Grimwood and Emma Snowsill have excelled as commentators at the Olympic Games.

08 Aug 2024

ASC staff supporting our Aussie athletes in Paris

Supporting Australia’s Olympic campaign in Paris are several Australian Sports Commission (ASC) staff who are working behind the scenes to ensure our athletes are in top form before and after their events.

07 Aug 2024

Perseverance pays off as Glaetzer and McEvoy win well in Paris

Their results in Paris have been a long time coming for cyclist Matthew Glaetzer and swimmer Cam McEvoy, but with the support of their performance teams and loved ones, the pair have certainly brought Australian sport’s vision to win well and inspire Australians to life in France.