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The Australian Sports Medal was established in 2000 to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of Australians in the sporting arena. Awarded to athletes, coaches, sports scientists, administrators, and officials, the medal celebrates both elite performance and dedicated service at all levels of Australian sport. It was part of the national commemorations marking the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Awarded to individuals who had achieved significant sporting success, represented Australia at a high level, or made a notable contribution to the development and support of sport. This included volunteers, support staff, and those whose work behind the scenes helped athletes reach their potential. Both current and past contributions were recognised, with approximately 18,000 medals awarded.
The circular nickel-silver medal features the Australian Coat of Arms on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MEDAL. The reverse displays a stylised design of Australian sports imagery, including athletes in motion, symbolising the diversity of sports across the nation. The recipient’s name is engraved on the rim.
The ribbon is 32 mm wide with a central band of green flanked by gold stripes, representing Australia’s national sporting colours. The design reflects the energy, pride, and unity of Australian sport.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
For any queries, please fill out our support form as the primary way to reach us. This ensures your request is properly logged and addressed promptly by the right team. Alternatively, call us at (02) 6123 2950.
Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
