Western Australian sailor Matt Wearn has familiarised himself with the competition venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, earning a silver medal at the Enoshima Olympic Week regatta.
Nominees for the 2017 WAIS Athlete of the Year Announced
26 October 2017
A shortlist of 10 athletes across eight sports have earned nomination for the 2017 WAIS Athlete of the Year award following elite performances at benchmark competition over the past 12 months.
WA Juniors Set for Senior Australian Hockey Debuts
26 October 2017
Western Australian hockey talents Jake Harvie and Aleisha Power are in line to make their senior Australian debuts after being named in Hockey Australia representative squads this week.
Shortlist for the 2017 WAIS Junior Athlete of the Year Award Revealed
26 October 2017
The WAIS Junior Athlete of the Year award has received eight nominations for 2017 and will see a rich assortment of Western Australian talent vying for the prize.
Welsford Wins Tour of Gippsland
25 October 2017
Cyclist Sam Welsford has claimed victory in the Tour of Gippsland ahead of fellow West Aussie Michael Freiberg in the National Road Series event.
Hard Work Key to Timmers’ High Goals
25 October 2017
Gold Coast hopeful Zoe Timmers is aiming to compete at a second Commonwealth Games for Australia in 2018 and credits hard work and dedication as the driving force behind her goal.
WAIS Nutrition: Blueberries on the Brain
19 October 2017
It seems as though there may be another food on the block worthy of the 'superfood' title! One that you are probably already eating with no knowledge of the amazing benefits it has to offer. What is it you ask?
Athlete in Focus: Adam Deans
19 October 2017
After a recent health scare led him to a decision to retire from elite sport, our latest Athlete in Focus feature shines a light on Paralympian Adam Deans, one the most popular and professional figures in the WA Institute of Sport's recent history.
Welsford Earns Opening Stage Win in Tour of Gippsland
19 October 2017
WA cyclist Sam Welsford secured victory in the opening stage of the National Road Series Tour of Gippsland today.
Australia Secures Dual Oceania Cup Success
16 October 2017
Australia has secured dual Oceania Cup success as the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos both claimed victory over New Zealand in Sydney over the weekend.