When Saya Sakakibara won the Olympic gold medal in Paris, she was on top of the world. The BMX racer made a dream come true when she crossed the finish line, picked up the Australian flag, and − blinking back the tears − hoisted it triumphantly above her head.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
