Australia’s athletes and the sports they represent are set to benefit from a $4.8 million injection by Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA).

The initial allocation of Green2Gold2Great investment in the lead up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games contributes to ensuring that our green and gold charges will be ready to put their best foot forward on the global stage.

Each of the 22 sports included on what was the Victoria 2026 program will benefit, enabling the delivery of 37 performance initiatives geared toward 2026 success.

Diving Australia CEO Alex Newton welcomed the CGA’s support.  

“We’re incredibly grateful to the CGA for its investment into our sport and the next generation of diving athletes,” Newton said.

“Preparation for major international competitions does not stop and this funding boost will support our teams, allowing them to carry-on with their training. Funding has also been earmarked to host a series of camps to identify potential synchro pairings for the future,” she said.   

A commitment of $13 million across the quadrennium to 2026, Green2Gold2Great is an investment in CGA’s aim of being the number one nation in terms of gold medals won, overall medals won, total number of medallists and the number of sports winning medals at the Commonwealth Games.

“The Games host may be unknown for now, but what’s guaranteed is our commitment to our athletes and sports as they prepare for 2026,” Craig Phillips AM, CGA Chief Executive Officer, said.

“We want our team to arrive ready to compete, with CGA funding complementing other performance investment to ensure athletes have the tools for success.”

Green2Gold2Great is made possible by the investments, sponsorship revenues and fundraising activities of CGA, including the marketing rights fee paid for the 2026 Games.

For more information, visit commonwealthgames.com.au.