SAHOF Welcomes New Board Members

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame welcomes two new Athlete Members to our Board of Directors The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is delighted to welcome two new Board members, Karen Murphy AM and Kim Brennan AM. Chair John Bertrand AO said: “It is our…

Medal Success for our Scholarship Alumni in Glasgow!

We are so proud to share 20 current and former Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship holders have returned from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a combined 25 medals between them. Join us in celebrating an extraordinary two…

Cheer on our Scholarship Holders at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

We’re incredibly proud to share that 25 current and former Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship holders have been selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Join us in getting behind these outstanding athletes as they…

2027 Scholarship & Mentoring Program – APPLY NOW!

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program, supported by the Australian Sports Commission, incorporating the Australian Institute of Sport, and Harvey Norman, assists young elite athletes on their journey to excellence and success on the world stage.…

Leadership Update from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Dear Members and Stakeholders, On behalf of the Board of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, I am writing to share an important update regarding leadership and structural changes at the organisation. It is with both gratitude and sadness that I inform you that our…

Vale Dennis Cometti AM

Vale Dennis Cometti AM Esteemed Member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of iconic Australian broadcaster Dennis Cometti AM, whose voice became synonymous with Australian sport for more than…

Double Gold for our Scholarship Alumni in Milano Cortina!

Double Gold in Milano Cortina 🥇🥇 The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games have delivered unforgettable moments for Australian sport so far — and for some of our former and current scholarship holders. Cooper Woods – Mogul Skiing Cooper delivered under…

Cooper Woods credits SAHOF Mentor John Eales AM for his contribution towards his Olympic Gold medal

By Nicole Jeffery Australia’s newest Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods has credited his Sport Australian Hall of Fame mentor, rugby great John Eales, with giving him the mental tools to become an Olympic champion. Surprise winner Woods put together a…

Vale Garry Daly AM

Founder and Inaugural Chair, Sport Australia Hall of Fame It is with deep sadness, and with gratitude, that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of our Founder and inaugural Chair, Garry Daly AM, who passed away peacefully in…

Early Year News 2026

We’re thrilled that 10 current and former Scholarship Holders have qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games — get around them and cheer them on as they compete from 6–22 February! Cooper Woods will represent Australia in mogul skiing, continuing…