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Archery Australia welcomes Olympic and Paralympic funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), supporting the development of our LA 2028 High-Performance Strategic Plan. This vital funding will enhance preparation and training programs for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, strengthen resources for coaching, equipment, and technology, and expand pathways for emerging athletes and coaches. CEO Peter Bromley stated, “We welcome today’s announcement from the ASC, which represents a significant step forward for archery in Australia. This funding boost is a strong endorsement of the progress our athletes and programs have made and provides us with the resources needed to continue building on that success.” This investment lays the foundation for sustained excellence as we prepare for LA 2028 and beyond. 🔗 Web Article: https://lnkd.in/gendyj2X #ArcheryAustralia #LA2028 #HighPerformance #ASC

Congratulations to Russell Coutts and all his team at SailGP for this tremendous achievement and to Martine Grael for all the hard work she must have put in to achieve this level. I know it was a major target for SailGP to have a female driver and it shows what team work and having a clear strategy can achieve. It would be great to see other sports, maybe like Formula 1, achieving such a landmark moment. How can sports drive more equality like SailGP? Would be great to get your feedback https://lnkd.in/eQUP8eTG Global Sustainable Sport

Letsile Tebogo’s Unwavering Goal: Making Africa Proud on the Global Sprinting Stage Letsile Tebogo, the reigning Olympic 200m champion, has set a clear and unwavering goal for his athletic career, one that will remain constant regardless of the year or season: making Africa proud on the global stage. As he looks ahead to the 2025 season, this mission remains his primary focus, just as it has been #AfricaProud #GlobalSprintingStage #LetsileTebogo #UnwaveringGoal >>> Read more

My take on the South African Olympics team at the moment Watching Team South Africa at the Olympics has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. The highs have been overshadowed by a series of letdowns, and it's hard not to question the decisions made by our sports administrators. Take Dallas Oberholzer, for example. At 49, his journey to the Olympics was nothing short of inspiring. But finishing 23rd in the prelims has me wondering if we missed a chance to showcase younger talent who might have performed better. Was Dallas the best choice for skateboarding, or could we have given someone else a shot? Our throwers in the discus and shot put have also been disappointing. It’s not just about a few bad performances; these results suggest deeper problems within our athletics programs. Athletes who once had potential are now struggling on the world stage, often falling behind their international competitors. And then there’s Wayde van Niekerk. It’s baffling that he competed in the 200m and ended up last in his semifinal. Why wasn't he running the 400m, where he’s historically excelled? The decision to place him in the 200m instead of the 100m raises serious questions about our athletics administrators’ decision-making. But it’s not all bad news. Edmund du Plessis’ strong performance in the 800m heat and Julia Vincent’s advancement to the diving finals bring some hope. Plus, Jo-Ane van Dyk in the javelin throw and Brian Raats in the high jump are still in contention for medals. These glimpses of promise only highlight the urgent need for change. SASCOC and Athletics South Africa need to seriously rethink their approach. Our athletes have the talent, but without top-notch facilities, coaching, and smart decision-making, they’re set up to fail. If South Africa wants to reclaim its place as a sporting powerhouse, we need to invest in our athletes from a young age and support them properly. Without these changes, we’ll keep facing heartbreaks and falling short on the world stage. As the Olympics continue, let's keep supporting our athletes who are still in the running and push for better from those in charge. Only then can we hope for a brighter future for South African sports. #Olympics2024 #ASA #SASCOC #teamsouthafrica

For far too long, the space has suffered from a lack of focus. The results: stifled national talent, unrealized potential, and a lack of national focus. The Danish Triathlon League will work on uniting danish triathletes across international border, and introduce a new generation of talent structure to the national scene. The league would: - Standardize a hierarchically interconnected league structure for triathlon - Clearly define non-professional, semi-professional and professional - Simplify triathlon operations, such as registration, scoring and capital flow - Fully digitalize the league, including live timing, scoring and ranks We need the support from policy makers, clubs, coaches, athletes, volunteers, and organizations such as Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF) & Triatlon Danmark to make this a reality. Be the architects of a new era of Danish triathlon, or a footnote in history of missed opportunities. Follow the link and sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/d7ja-Fk9

📢 ABEO and IFSC INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SPORT CLIMBING renew partnership until 2028, with eyes set on a third Olympic appearance at the LA28 Games for EP Climbing 🤩 ABEO today announced the renewal of the partnership between its EP Climbing brand, a global leader in climbing wall and hold innovation, and the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). 🤝 This renewal marks an impressive 22 years of collaboration, illustrating a strategic alliance serving the development of climbing. More information 👇 https://lnkd.in/dZC9K6Wh

- 16,000km - 9,941 miles - 352 days It took for Russ to run the length of Africa from the most southern tip in South Africa to the most Northern point in Tunisia. What a feat, but it got me thinking (after conversations with Zarina Bahdur & Anjali Saini ) of what is needed for elite athletes to perform continuously at the highest level? We all know sports performance is important, but how much importance is placed on it? Would love to know some innovative ideas, products and technology being used to gain the extra advantage for athletes? #sportsbiz #sportperformance #elitesports https://lnkd.in/e5gyZhjz

#DidYouKnow: The inaugural modern Olympics in 1896 featured no African participation. Fast-forward to 2024, and #Africa etched its name in Olympic history. In #Paris, we bore witness to several extraordinary milestones: #Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo became Africa’s first Olympic sprint champion, while #SouthSudan’s men’s basketball team celebrated their Olympic debut with a win. #Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon made history by becoming the first athlete ever to win three consecutive 1500m Olympic gold medals, setting a new Olympic record and also securing a silver in the 5000m. Beatrice Chebet achieved a rare double victory, winning gold in 5000m and 10,000m, joining an elite group of women who have accomplished this feat at the same Olympic Games. #SouthAfrica’s Tatjana Schoenmaker capped her career with gold and silver in swimming, and the men’s rugby sevens team clinched bronze. Across the continent, athletes from #Algeria, #Ethiopia, #Uganda, #Egypt, #Tunisia, and #CapeVerde brought home medals, demonstrating Africa’s growing influence on the global sports stage. These achievements are just but a highlight and reflect not only the talent and resilience of our athletes but also the crucial role of strategic planning by national sports bodies. As an African-based consultancy, we couldn’t be prouder of these triumphs. As Africa continues to rise in the Olympic movement, the path ahead is filled with even greater promise.

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Golf in Peru has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by a combination of strategic efforts between the Peruvian Golf Federation and The R&A. Despite golf not traditionally being a mass sport in the country, there has been a notable increase in the number of golf courses, players with a Handicap Index and junior and women’s development programmes. Ahead of this week's Women's Amateur Latin America championship in Peru, read more about the growth of golf in the country 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebjytZim