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Australian Sports Commission offers support to those impacted by Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games’ cancellation

Australian Sports Commission offers support to those impacted by Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games’ cancellation
July 18, 2023

Following today’s announcement of the cancellation of the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games, Australian Sports Commission Chief Executive Kieren Perkins has released the following statement in which he advises that support will be extended to all those impacted by the cancellation:

“Today’s announcement regarding the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games has understandably been a difficult one for many in our Australian sporting community.

“The immediate priority of the Australian Sports Commission is to ensure that our athletes, coaches, high performance and support staff are supported.

“We have contacted impacted sports to offer support, which includes the AIS Mental Health Referral Network. This vital resource has also been extended to all staff at Commonwealth Games Australia.

“The Commonwealth Games remains an important event for Australia.

“For many of our athletes, coaches and support staff, Victoria 2026 was going to be an important stepping stone ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for others it was to be the pinnacle of their careers.

“It is also the only peak event where para and able-bodied athletes compete side by side. The impact of this in promoting inclusivity in sport and the wider community cannot be understated.

“Our Community Perceptions Monitor Survey found for the majority of Australians, our athletes are a source of pride and inspiration and bring communities together.

“The Australian sporting system is united through Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy and we will work together to ensure our athletes, coaches, and staff are supported to proudly represent Australia to the world.”

Image. Back in October 2022, Australian Sports Commission Chief Executive Kieren Perkins stated his belief that the nation is "entering one of the greatest periods of opportunity in Australia's sporting history” in an address to the National Press Club in Canberra.

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