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AOC 'confident' as security ramps up for Paris Games

The Australian Olympic Committee says it is well briefed on security plans for the Paris Olympics, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

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AOC chief says Paris Olympics will be 'very special' at coin launch in Canberra

Matt Carroll was in Canberra for the launch of some special coins.

The Canberra Times

AOC prepared for disruptive activities at Olympics

Australian Olympic Committee officials have briefed athletes and their families about security and potential disruptions at the Paris Olympics.

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Swimming Australia urges reform at emergency meeting

Swimming Australia is urging its member associations to vote for reforms that will stop the sport's governing body taking over operations in this nation.

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Australia Olympic Committee urges a ‘yes’ vote for Voice

The Australian Olympic Committee executive has thrown its support behind the 'yes' vote ahead of the Indigenous Voice referendum.

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Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.

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Federal government warned of $2 billion funding black hole ahead of green and gold decade

Australian sport is about to embark on its most critical decade, but unless a $2 billion budget shortfall is met, Australian athletes will struggle to win the medals that will inspire a generation.

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Australian government and AOC at odds over Olympic ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Albanese government has joined more than 30 nations opposed to the IOC’s plan to allow athletes to compete as neutrals

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Phil Coles, former Olympian and IOC member, dies aged 91

The former Olympian will be remembered for his lifelong commitment to sport, particularly his role in ensuring athletes got to compete at the Moscow 1980 Olympics against the wishes of then-PM Malcolm Fraser.

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Australian Olympic Committee among sporting bodies backing their Hancock Prospecting sponsorships

Rowing Australia, Volleyball Australia and Swimming Queensland stand by funding arrangements with Gina Rinehart’s company

The Guardian - AU

Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer, Kimiya Yousofi, arrives in Australia one year after the fall of Kabul

The extraordinary life of Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer takes another dramatic twist a year after Kabul fell to the Taliban.

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AOC executive Kitty Chiller sanctioned for ‘judging irregularities’ at Olympics qualifier

Kitty Chiller, the deputy chief executive of Australia’s National Sports Tribunal has been banned from representing international gymnastic bodies for two years

The Guardian - AU

High-profile Australian sports administrator Kitty Chiller sanctioned by international gymnastics body

Kitty Chiller, the former Olympian and chief executive of Gymnastics Australia — and now deputy CEO of the National Sports Tribunal — is sanctioned by an international gymnastics body.

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AOC-sponsored Afghan families still waiting for humanitarian visas from Australian government

After fleeing Afghanistan, the five families — which have been sponsored by the Australian Olympic Committee — are desperately waiting for the Australian government to issue the visas.

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Finding next Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe the mission of Ian Chesterman as Australian Olympic Committee president

Ian Chesterman has set himself an almost unreachable goal in his new job — to find superstar athletes the calibre of Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe, to spearhead Australia's Olympic hopes into the future.

The Guardian - UK

‘Uniquely qualified’: John Coates drafted letter of praise for himself to Brisbane Olympics organisers

Outgoing president of Australian Olympic Committee drafted gushing compliments for his own work

Reuters

Australian Olympic Committee to back humanitarian visas for Ukrainian athletes

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) will support Ukrainian athletes seeking to resettle in Australia on humanitarian grounds amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outgoing AOC President John Coates said on Saturday.

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Australia's Olympic emperor John Coates stands down as new era for AOC looms

After 32 years, John Coates is stepping down as head of the Australian Olympic Committee. He leaves behind a complicated legacy, as Tracey Holmes reports.

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AOC President Chesterman vows to inspire

Newly elected AOC President Ian Chesterman vowed to inspire the next generation of Olympians after succeeding John Coates in the role.

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Australian Olympic Committee unsure if skier Katie Parker will test negative for COVID-19 on arrival in Beijing

The Australian Olympic Committee says there is a "reasonable probability" the alpine skier will test positive when she flies into Beijing on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Australian curler withdraws from Beijing Olympics with positive Covid test

The Australian Olympic Committee confirmed Tahli Gill returned a series of positive results late on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

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