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Hooper gets Paris Olympic sevens commentary call-up

Hooper gets Paris Olympic sevens commentary call-up

A groin injury threatens his selection, but Michael Hooper is set to be part of the Olympic sevens after the Wallabies great was named a commentator for Paris.

Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas' Hunt

Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas' Hunt

Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas' Hunt

Olympics never in doubt despite injury: Matildas' Hunt

Matildas defender Clare Hunt says she never doubted she could overcome a foot injury in time to be ready for the looming Olympic Games in Paris.

Sharks embrace worlds heartbreak ahead of Paris Games

Sharks embrace worlds heartbreak ahead of Paris Games

Sharks embrace worlds heartbreak ahead of Paris Games

Sharks embrace worlds heartbreak ahead of Paris Games

Refusing to see their world championships slump as a setback, Australian men's water polo co-captain Nathan Power backs the Sharks to shine at the Olympics.

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Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.

Kooka-brothers to push Olympic case on Europe trip

Kooka-brothers to push Olympic case on Europe trip

A 22-man Kookaburras squad to tour Europe next month will be reduced to 16 for the side's Olympic hockey charge in Paris in July and August.

Australian Olli Hoare raring to go in stacked mile race

Australian Olli Hoare raring to go in stacked mile race

Australians Olli Hoare and Cameron Myers will be part of a loaded field for the Bowerman Mile this weekend in Oregon.

Australia returns to Olympic wrestling with two picks

Australia returns to Olympic wrestling with two picks

Freestyle wrestlers Jayden Lawrence and Georgii Okorokov will represent Australia at the Paris Olympics, after no representatives in the sport at Tokyo.

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Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Top-ranked Australian Molly Picklum says she can see the fear in her fellow surfers in dangerous waves such as Teahupo'o, which can give her the upper hand.

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Australian Olympic Committee officials had no idea colleague Danny Morseu was facing an assault charge until last week's conviction.

Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Australia's taekwondo Olympic team will take some encouraging results to Paris, as they try to win medals in the sport for the first time since Sydney 2000.

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

Olympic spots on the line as Hockeyroos head to Europe

The Australian women's hockey team will be aiming to snare a medal at the FIH Pro League when they head to Antwerp and London this month.

Skateboard ace Trew blitzes Olympic field

Skateboard ace Trew blitzes Olympic field

Skateboard ace Trew blitzes Olympic field

Skateboard ace Trew blitzes Olympic field

Arisa Trew continues to make her mark, with the teenage Queensland skateboarder winning the park final in the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai.

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Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.

Aussie skateboarders out to nail down Olympic spots

An Australian contingent of 19 skateboarders are competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai in an attempt to book a spot at the Paris Games.

Rising badminton star continues family's Olympic legacy

Angela Yu, daughter of Chinese bronze medallist He Tian Tang, has been selected for Australia's Olympic team alongside her doubles partner Setyana Mapasa.

Students to help build Brisbane brand for 2032 Games

Three First Nations students are set to play a part in Brisbane becoming globally recognised after joining the official 2032 Olympic design team as interns.

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Young guns cut as Boomers refine for Paris push

There is no room for Rocco Zikarsky in Australia's 17-man Olympic squad, the teenager one of five cut ahead of Melbourne's final camp and games next month.

Sakakibara declares 'I am ready' for BMX worlds

Saya Sakakibara and Izaak Kennedy will take strong form to the BMX world championships in the US, where they can break an Australian medal drought.

Funding boost for rail line before Brisbane 2032

The federal government will add an extra $1.15 billion to a Sunshine Coast rail line, ensuring it will be ready ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Willian punches Paris triathlon ticket as Aussies shine

Luke Willian's third place at the world triathlon series race in Yokohama has secured his Olympic selection, while fellow Australian Matt Hauser was runner-up

'Decaying' sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover

The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Matildas' Williams to hang up gloves after Paris Games

Lydia Williams' last games in green and gold for the Matildas will come at the Paris Olympics after the goalkeeper announced her international retirement.

Stingers out to snap Olympic water polo medal drought

Three-time Olympian Zoe Arancini will lead the Australian women's water polo team in Paris where they are looking to break a 16-year Games medal drought.

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