Australian Sports Medal | |
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Awarded by Australia | |
Type | Medal |
Eligibility | Australian citizens |
Awarded for | Sporting achievements [1] |
Description | Introduced to recognise Australian sporting achievements. |
Statistics | |
Established | 23 December 1999 |
First awarded | 2000 |
Last awarded | 2000 |
Total awarded | 18,000+ |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal |
Next (lower) | Centenary Medal |
The Australian Sports Medal was an award given during 2000 to recognise achievements in Australian sport.
Winners of the award included competitors, coaches, sports scientists, office holders, and people who maintained sporting facilities and services. Over 18,000 Medals were awarded.