Tag Archive for: sport

Defying Limitations is a Choice for Paralympian Matt Levy

Matt Levy OAM says it’s important we understand the full scope of someone’s ability beyond their perceived limitations.

Medals for Every Athlete: Aussie Strikes Gold at Special Olympics World Games

Team Australia just returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin where all 64 Australian athletes returned home with a medal.

‘Air’ and the Nike Story – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

Air unapologetically focuses on the Nike shoe. As director, Ben Affleck has to walk that fine line between story and marketing.

Seeing the Eternal in the Ephemeral: Can Sport Point us Towards God?

There are many things that are bigger than sport. But the uplifting moments are worth savouring when they come, writes Aaron Johnstone.

Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?

Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? To become pros? No! That’s the wrong reason that’ll make you a toxic parent on the sideline.

Hobby Horse Riding: A Strange Sport Impacting Lives for the Better

Hobby horse riding is a legitimate competitive sport, that is growing in Australia. Expert Coralie Kedzlie shared all about the horse hype.

Dylan Alcott: Our Sporting Superstar Shining a Light on Disability in Australia

Developing Australian Communities co-founder River Night said he admired Dylan for the way he handled his Australian of the Year victory.

“I Was Always Aware I Had to be Bigger Than the Black Line” – Olympian Elka Whalan

Olympian and former competitive swimmer Elka Whalan believes it’s important to find meaning and purpose beyond your sport.

Ash Barty Becomes Third Australian Woman to Win Wimbledon

The Wimbledom match was won in three sets against Czech Karolina Pliskova, who Ash Barty said was an “exceptional” competitor.

I Have Been Ignited — Ivan’s Story

“We can share fire when our fire is ignited first. From various events that God allowed to happen in my life, He has ignited my fire.”

Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport

Regardless of whether your child wins or loses, you’re winning right? They’re at sport… but how do we handle bad sportsmanship?

Gone To Soon

Sometimes we are blindsided by the untimely death of people in our lives. They can be loved ones, or cultural icons such as Kobe Bryant.

Australia, The Sporting Nation

Australia is a nation of sports lovers. Four in five (80%) Australians agree that sport is a significant part of Australian culture.