LATEST 2026 Commonwealth Games NEWS
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Thomas among Life Member inductees, as Petrov declared Emerging Athlete of the Year
May 19, 2023Nine-time gold medallist Petria Thomas OAM is one of four Life Members to be conferred at the Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) Annual General Meeting today.
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Green2Gold2Great funding to drive performance priorities
May 19, 2023Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) will inject $13 million into bespoke sport initiatives and direct athlete support aimed at delivering team success at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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The countdown is on – three years until Victoria 2026!
March 17, 2023The countdown is well and truly on, with today – March 17 – marking three years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Thomas selected for second berth at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
March 6, 2023Australian swimming legend Petria Thomas OAM will lead the Australian Team as Chef de Mission for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Funding locked in for Bowls, Netball and Squash ahead of Victoria 2026
February 16, 2023The Australian Government and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have locked in more than $17 million for Bowls, Netball and Squash, giving these Commonwealth Games sports a strong platform for success as Victoria 2026 fast approaches.
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Bastic and Duarte among the Commonwealth Games family to receive Australian Honours
January 30, 2023The extended Commonwealth Games family were among those recognised as part of Australian honours yesterday, with Anthony Bastic and Belinda Duarte among those acknowledged for service to the country.
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Australian Dolphins break records at FINA World Short Course Championships
December 20, 2022Australia has put on a dominate display in the pool at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships, finishing with a team-record 13 gold medals, as well as seven silver and five bronze medals.
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Thomas honoured at sport’s night of nights
December 16, 2022Chef de Mission for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and nine-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Petria Thomas OAM has been honoured with the Leadership Award at the 2022 AIS High Performance Awards (ASPAs).
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Volunteers’ vital role in the world of sport
December 5, 2022Volunteers are undeniably the backbone of sport. With an estimated three million Australian’s volunteering in sport every year, their contribution to the social and economic value of sport is invaluable.
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New venues and closing ceremony for Geelong in 2026
October 29, 2022Geelong is set to take centre stage as the host of a brand-new athletes’ village, nine sports, and the Closing Ceremony for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Emerging athlete of the month – Madison Lyon
October 19, 2022The month of September was one to remember for 2022 U19’s Junior Squash Champion, Madison Lyon, winning her second national championship and reinforced her place as one of Australia’s premier Squash players of the future.
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Commonwealth Games Australia Alumni Honoured at Hall Of Fame Awards Night
October 12, 2022Bowls Australia celebrates their Commonwealth games athletes past and present in their 2022 awards night.