Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) CEO, Craig Phillips AM, has applauded the historic investment in sport confirmed today by the Australian Sport Commission.

More than $385 million will be committed to 70 sports across the Win Well and Play Well initiatives.

The result is increased investment in 95% of sports on the road to either Glasgow 2026 or the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an average increase of 64% per annum when compared to the most recent funding cycle.

“We’ve previously declared that the road to Brisbane 2032, including at the Commonwealth Games, can only be paved with gold if sport investment matches the commitment of our athletes and those that support them,” Phillips said.

“The confirmation of $385 million in sport investment today ensures that anything is now possible.

“We applaud the Australian Government for their wholehearted support, and the Australian Sports Commission for their leadership alongside partners including the beneficiary sports, the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia.”

Nine of the program sports for Glasgow 2026 will benefit from the announcement made today, ensuring their preparedness for the Games in two years’ time.

The remaining two sports of netball and bowls had their funding for Commonwealth Games preparations previously confirmed in 2023.

Commonwealth Games Australia is a member of the strategic leadership group for Win Well, alongside the ASC, Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and representatives of sports and the national institute network.