commonwealth games

Pearson out of Games

Pearson out of Games

Olympian and Commonwealth Games star Sally Pearson has pulled out of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. 5 Apr 2018
Live blog: Commonwealth Game Day 1

Live blog: Commonwealth Game Day 1

Welcome to The Women's Game coverage of the Commonwealth Games. On day one Australia's female athletes compete across: 5 Apr 2018
Eade looking forward to competing on home soil

Eade looking forward to competing on home soil

Artistic gymnast Alex Eade has achieved her goal of making the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games team and is excited to compete on home soil. 5 Apr 2018
It is a once in a lifetime opportunity

It is a once in a lifetime opportunity

She was the first Australian to win a medal at the Winter and Summer Paralympics but the name Jessica Gallagher, might not be familiar. 5 Apr 2018
Tapper: Games leading the way for inclusion

Tapper: Games leading the way for inclusion

Australian Table tennis player Melissa Tapper is looking forward to being able to compete alongside able-bodied and Para-athletes on the Gold Coast. 4 Apr 2018
Pettitt: "I didn't give up on that dream"

Pettitt: "I didn't give up on that dream"

Goal attacker Susan Pettitt is set to return to the court for the Australian Diamonds after a four year absence. 4 Apr 2018
Ash Gentle up first in Triathlon

Ash Gentle up first in Triathlon

Triathlete Ashleigh Gentle is competing in one of the first medal events of the Game when she lines up for the Women's Triathlon on Thursday morning. 3 Apr 2018
Edmondson: Australia's track cyclist ready to rival England

Edmondson: Australia's track cyclist ready to rival England

It is one of the biggest rivalries at the Commonwealth Games, and 2018 will be no different as England and Australia battle it out at in the track cycling. 3 Apr 2018
Looking forward to competing but pressure is there

Looking forward to competing but pressure is there

Hockeyroo Gabrielle Nance is looking forward to competing in her own backyard as the Commonwealth Games begin in two days. 2 Apr 2018
Commonwealth Games on the path to equality with boxing

Commonwealth Games on the path to equality with boxing

The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will become the first major multi-sporting event in history where there will be an equal number of men’s and women’s events. 2 Apr 2018
Danielle Prince: Not just doing it for herself but her family

Danielle Prince: Not just doing it for herself but her family

Eight years ago at the New Dehli Commonwealth Games, an 18-year-old rhythmic gymnast Danielle Prince stepped onto the floor to perform in her first major international tournament. 18 Mar 2018
Hockeyroos squad named ahead of Games

Hockeyroos squad named ahead of Games

The Hockeyroos has been named ahead of 2018 Commonwealth Games next month where they will be chasing their fourth straight goal medal. 16 Mar 2018
Madeline Groves: How I got through my WADA ordeal

Madeline Groves: How I got through my WADA ordeal

Only the toughest swimmers conquer the gruelling butterfly discipline … Then again, only Aussie up-and-coming superstar Madeline Groves could’ve handled the drama-filled lead-up year she’s endured to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 15 Mar 2018
Geitz fights to be back in Diamonds squad

Geitz fights to be back in Diamonds squad

After 18 months away from the game, former Australian Diamonds captain Laura Geitz has fought her way back into the squad for the Commonwealth Games. 21 Feb 2018
Geitz's back in Diamonds squad

Geitz's back in Diamonds squad

Former Australian netball captain Laura Gietz is one step closer to playing at the Commonwealth Games this year after she was elevated into the Diamonds squad. 20 Jan 2018