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AOC welcomes contribution to Australian Olympic Team Appeal by the Western Australian Government

 

AOC welcomes contribution to Australian Olympic Team Appeal by the Western Australian Government

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The AOC has thanked the Western Australian Government for their $375,000 contribution to the Australian Olympic Team Appeal for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Announced by Premier Roger Cook and Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman today, the donation is accompanied by additional direct payments to West Australian athletes who represent Australia in Paris. 

AOC President Ian Chesterman welcomed the generous contribution by the Western Australian government. 

“This donation will directly support athletes to proudly represent Australia on the world’s biggest sporting stage,” Mr Chesterman said.

“Thank you to the Western Australian Government, Premier Cook for your support, and to the Western Australian Institute of Sport for your brilliant work to nurture and develop high performance athletes.

“My thanks also to the Co-Chairs of the WA Olympic Team Appeal Committee, Olympians Andrew Vlahov and Liz Scott, who commit their time and energy to help raise these funds critical to the Team’s success.”

Chef de Mission for the Australian Olympic Team in Paris Anna Meares said this support will make a big difference in Paris.

“Thank you to the Western Australian government for supporting Australian athletes to realise their Olympic dream in Paris,” Ms Meares said.

“Our goal is to give Australian athletes the best opportunity to perform on their biggest day in Paris.

“This means creating a high-performance environment for the Australian Olympic Team in Paris, finding those small one-percenters that can help make a difference, with the best medical care, recovery spaces, physiotherapy and other essential services. 

“This will make a real difference for Australian athletes as they excite and inspire the nation in less than six months time.”

Click here to find out more about the Australian Olympic Team Appeal and upcoming events.

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