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AIS hosts Olympic weightlifting qualifier

The AIS is hosting the 2020 Australian Open weightlifting tournament from 28 February to 1 March.

Honouring Melissa Breen's Australian track record at the AIS

On 9 February 2014, a 23-year-old Melissa Breen broke the National Australian Women’s 100m record at the AIS track. When the track was upgraded, we were able to create a memento of the achievement.

ABC’s Karen Tighe receives Lifetime Achievement Award

ABC broadcaster Karen Tighe says she hopes to see the continued rise of female sport commentators and Paralympic sport, accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sport Australia Media Awards in Sydney.

Statement from the Australian Sports Commission

AIS continues to challenge the status quo

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today announced the latest participant intake of the AIS Talent Programs, continuing its commitment to placing more women in leadership positions in Australian Sport.

Robert Dalton appointed Acting CEO of Sport Australia

The Australian Sports Commission Board has appointed Robert Dalton as Acting CEO of Sport Australia for the coming months.

Iconic AIS celebrates 40 years progressing sport

Message from the Minister for Sport, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck

AIS boosts support for bushfire-affected athletes and their families

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is enhancing the mental health services provided to Australia’s high performance athletes and their families to help manage the impact on their wellbeing as a result of the country’s devastating bushfires.

Statement from Sport Australia

Sport Australia acknowledges the report prepared by the Australian National Audit Office: Award of Funding under the Community Sport Infrastructure Program.

AIS affected by extreme bushfire conditions

As a precautionary measure, all AIS training facilities will be closed this Saturday 4th January due to the forecast extreme conditions

AIS advises athletes to be alert to smoke haze

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Chief Medical Officer Dr David Hughes has cautioned athletes to be vigilant regarding air pollution levels in bushfire-affected regions, and to adjust their training plans accordingly.

Barty Party continues at the AIS Awards

World No. 1 Ash Barty has again captured the hearts of Australian sports fans, with the French Open champion claiming both People’s Choice categories at tonight’s AIS Sport Performance Awards (#ASPAs) in Sydney.