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 his rise after years of top-20 World Cup performances, while Charlotte Wilson joins him following a breakout season that included FIS Rookie of the Year honours and her first World Cup gold.
Daisy Thomas will continue her rapid rise in freestyle skiing after a Youth Olympic silver and standout World Cup performances, while Jackson Harvey also competes in mogul skiing following multiple World Cup finals appearances.
Darcie Morton will compete in biathlon/cross-country skiing, building on strong Youth Olympic and Junior World Championship results, while Hugo Hinckfuss competes in cross-country skiing after becoming the youngest Aussie at the Beijing Olympics and leading the junior team to record World Championship results.
Mela Stalker will compete in snowboarding, building on multiple Junior National titles and strong World Cup and World Championship results in Slopestyle and Big Air, while Winter Olympian Tess Coady returns to represent Australia, continuing to push limits and inspire the next generation of female riders.
Josie Baff will compete in snowboard cross, building on a Youth Olympic gold and multiple international podiums, while Anastasiia Golubeva takes to the ice in pair skating, after competing at World Championships and Grand Prix events while inspiring the next generation of figure skaters.
SAHOF member Alisa Camplin-Warner AM will act as Chef de Mission for the Australian team at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Emirates x Sport Australia Hall of Fame – Celebrating 70 years of excellence at the Australian open
Last week, at the Emirates Marquee during the Australian Open, we celebrated a combined 70 years of excellence — forty years of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and thirty years of Emirates flying to Melbourne. The evening reflected the shared values of longevity, ambition, and excellence that sit at the heart of sport and this partnership.
We were honoured to be joined by our Hall of Fame Members including: our Chair, John Bertrand AO, our Co-Patron Dawn Fraser AC MBE, Ricky Ponting AO, Belinda Clark AO, Andrew Gaze AO, Steve Hooker OAM, Nick Green OAM, Sue Stanley OAM, Louis Sauvage OAM, Wally Lewis AM, and Dr Lauren Burns OAM, whose achievements have inspired generations of Australians. It was also a pleasure to have two of our SAHOF Scholarship Holders, Katarina Egan and Izzy Egan, celebrating alongside the members and representing the next generation of sporting excellence.
The Emirates Marquee provided the perfect setting to bring together champions past and future on one of the world’s truly great sporting stages. Thank you to Emirates and the Australian Open for hosting such a memorable evening, full of connection, celebration, and inspiration.
Warne: Treasures of a Legend
Rugby League Legend Wally Lewis recently visited the Australian Sports Museum to experience Warne: Treasures of a Legend, a special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne and the moments that crowned him the ‘King of Spin’. Featuring prized items from his sporting career, the exhibition offers a fascinating look at the legacy of one of Australia’s greatest athletes.
Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with guided sessions every 20 minutes from 10 am to 4:20 pm. SAHOF members can enjoy lifetime access to explore the museum and all its exhibitions, including special showcases like this one.
Selection Committee Updates
We are excited to welcome Karen Murphy AM to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Selection Committee. One of Australia’s greatest lawn bowls players, Karen’s legendary career includes five world championship golds, multiple Commonwealth Games medals, and over 660 international appearances. Known as the “queen of the green,” she has been a trailblazer for women in sport and continues to inspire the next generation through coaching and mentorship. Her expertise and insight will be invaluable as we celebrate and select Australia’s sporting greats.
