- Crisafulli Government marks one year of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) as a statutory body.
- In 12 months, 49 QAS-supported athletes medalled at major national and international benchmark events.
- The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland’s future, and getting the Games back on track after 1,200 days of chaos under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government has celebrated the first anniversary of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) becoming a statutory body, a significant milestone in Queensland’s preparations for the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Since transitioning on 1 July 2025, the QAS has continued to enhance support for athletes and coaches, expand the reach of the YouFor2032 Talent Search to more Queensland athletes, grow its Para Unit to record levels, and strengthen research and innovation partnerships.
Queensland athletes continue to win on the world stage, with 49 QAS-supported athletes securing medals at major national and international benchmark events over the past year.
61 QAS-supported athletes have been selected for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games later this month.
The Crisafulli Government is strengthening the foundations for a fresh start by building Queensland’s future, and getting the Games back on track after 1,200 days of chaos under Labor.
With less than two years until LA 2028 and just over six years until Brisbane 2032, Queensland is focused on delivering more medals across more sports, maximising the once-in-a-generation opportunity of a home Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Acting Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Andrew Powell said transitioning the QAS to a statutory body was strengthening its ability to deliver for Queensland athletes.
“We are delivering a Games for all of Queensland, and the QAS is central to ensuring our athletes can seize that opportunity,” Minister Powell said.
“The establishment of the Queensland Academy of Sport as a statutory body ensures it has the independence, governance and agility required to support athletes to perform at their best on the world stage and that’s why we delivered the transition 12 months ahead of the former Labor Government’s original plan.
“As we look towards LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, Queensland has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to inspire the next generation of champions and maximise our medal potential.”
Queensland Academy of Sport CEO Troy Ayres said the first year as a statutory body had created strong momentum for Queensland’s high-performance system.
“One year ago, the QAS entered a new chapter with a clear focus on building the systems, partnerships and pathways needed to help Queensland athletes further succeed on the world stage,” Mr Ayres said.
“Over the past 12 months we’ve strengthened our talent pipeline, grown our Para Unit to record levels, expanded our research and innovation capability and continued to provide world-class support to athletes and coaches.
“Importantly, the progress we’ve made demonstrates a strong foundation to achieve our goal of winning more medals across more sports at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“While we’re proud of what we’ve achieved in our first year as a statutory body, our focus remains firmly on the future. With less than two years until LA 2028 and just over six years until Brisbane 2032, the work we do today will shape Queensland’s success for years to come.”
Queensland Academy of Sport Board Chair David Lyons said the anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on both progress and purpose.
“The Board’s priority has been to ensure the QAS is well positioned to meet the opportunities and challenges that come with a home Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Mr Lyons said.
“The transition to a statutory body has strengthened the organisation and enabled a clearer strategic focus on delivering outcomes for athletes, coaches and sports.
“The first year has been about building capability and capacity. The next phase is about converting that foundation into sustained success as Queensland prepares for LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.”
