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Professor and Head of School, Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland

🏅 Some reflections from myself, richard baka & Tracy Taylor on recent Olympic funding proposal. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has unveiled a bold new strategy to boost financial support for sports, from table tennis to basketball. By allowing individual sports to market the Olympic rings independently, the AOC aims to inject much-needed revenue into sports facing financial challenges. However, challenges lie ahead, including capability gaps and governance hurdles. Nevertheless, with an estimated $2 billion needed by 2032 for high-performance sports, innovative funding solutions are crucial. Learn more about this dynamic shift in Olympic funding and its potential impact on sports across Australia. #Olympics #SportsFunding #Australia2032 🇦🇺🏓🏀🏊♂️ The University of Queensland International Olympic Committee – IOC

Why Australia’s Olympic funding changes might widen the gap between rich and poor sports

Why Australia’s Olympic funding changes might widen the gap between rich and poor sports

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