Vale Pat Clohessy
It is with deep sadness that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of Pat Clohessy AM, who died on 28 September 2026, aged 93. Pat was one of the great distance running coaches in Australian history. He…
Vale Eric Pearce
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is mourning the passing of Eric Pearce, the first Australian hockey player to compete at four Olympic Games, who died recently aged 94. Pearce was inducted in 1985 as the only hockey player among the…
Leadership Update from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Following yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, we’re writing to share some important news about the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s leadership. After 21 years at the helm, John Bertrand AO has retired as Chair of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame — a tenure…
Introducing Our New Principal Partner
Melbourne Park and MCG to become home of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Victoria is set to remain the nation’s undisputed home of sport, with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame announcing Melbourne Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground…
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…Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
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