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Finalists announced for 53rd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards
Story by Carla Tooma: An impressive list of finalists have been announced for this year’s Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year Award. Nine local athletes are in the running for the prestigious title, which will be announced at the Gold Coast Sports Star Awards at RACV...
Tribute to Daphne Pirie
On Friday 1 April 2022, the Gold Coast lost a true friend of sport and local legend. Daphne Pirie MBE, AO was born Daphne Welch on 12 December 1931. One of eight children - six boys and two girls - Daphne came to love sport at an early age, often crediting her father...
53rd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards
After an unwanted interruption due to Covid-19 restrictions, 2022 sees the welcome return of The Gold Coast Sports Star Awards dinner, to be held this year at RACV Royal Pines Resort on Friday 8 July. The event is a collaboration between not-for-profit organisation...
Local legends inducted into Hall of Fame
Two of the original ‘Coolangatta Kids’ - Mick Fanning and Joel ‘Parko’ Parkinson - have been inducted into the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their sport and the region’s sporting reputation. The surfing world...
Sport diplomacy key to the city’s future
Sports diplomacy continues to grow in importance as a diplomatic practice with the sports industry globally seeking new ways to connect and cultivate relationships that help shape their path into the future. In Australia, sport plays a pivotal role in shaping and...
Musgrave Mustangs Embrace the Power of Sport with Unique Football 4 All Day
Football players and supporters from a multitude of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds came together at Musgrave Football Club yesterday in a unique celebration of inclusiveness and community spirit.
Gold Coast Titans Indigenous Dream Team
To celebrate the NRL’s Indigenous Round we pick our Gold Coast Titans Indigenous Dream Team!
SGC Opens Dialogue Between Some of Coast’s Biggest Codes
Sports Gold Coast (SGC) yesterday met with key figures from a myriad of sports to discuss a more united approach to advancing sport on the Coast.
Mat Belcher Sails to the Top Gong at 52nd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards
Our 52nd Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year has officially been announced, with the “World’s best sailor” taking out the prestigious title following a typically huge year for the proud local.
Curtis McGrath Wins Fourth Consecutive Gold Coast Para-Sports Star of the Year Title
Superstar para-canoeist Curtis McGrath has made history once again at the 52nd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards, beating out a stellar field to be named the Gold Coast’s best para athlete of the year for a remarkable fourth consecutive occasion.
People’s Choice Team of the Year: National Futsal Champs a ‘Force’ to be reckoned with
The Gold Coast Force have won the hearts and minds of Coast locals in 2019, with the Australian Futsal Champs voted the 102.9 Hot Tomato and MyGC Gold Coast Team of the Year at the 52nd Gold Coast Sports Star Awards.
Anna-Louise Kassulke Awarded Daphne Pirie Sprit of Sport Medal
The Daphne Pirie AO MBE Spirit of Sport Media has been awarded to another extremely worthy recipient at the 52nd annual Gold Coast Sports Star Awards, with disabled sport advocate Anna-Louise Kassulke receiving this year’s honour.