Australian Olympic Committee

The Pacific islands has a long standing and proud history as a sporting powerhouse. The region has continued to produce high-achieving athletes spanning a wide range of sports across the Olympic spectrum.

With support from the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program, more Pacific teams and athletes are able to train and compete in qualification events, giving them the greatest opportunity to realise their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.

Through PacificAus Sports, the AOC supported over 170 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from eleven Pacific nations to prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“The Olympic and Paralympic Games creates opportunity and inspiration for nations across the world. This partnership is not just about backing high performance programs across the Pacific. It also sends a message of resilience to communities throughout the region.”

Matt Carroll, CEO

Australian Olympic Committee