Reflection by Andrew Palumbo, Hazel Glen College teacher  As a leader of a College Athlete Academy, at Hazel Glen College, it’s a no-brainer to welcome athletes from the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) to our campus to speak to our students. Particularly Para athletes, whose stories of resilience and perspective add a powerful and meaningful dimension to the inspiring visits.  In the past three…

Despite pouring rain over Melbourne, the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet delivered a night of standout athletics, with over 15 Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) athletes on the schedule. Competing on home ground against some of the world’s best, it was a night to remember. Claudia Hollingsworth lined up against formidable opposition in the Women’s 1500m,…

Australia has enjoyed one of its most successful international table tennis performances, led by Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) athletes Nicholas Lum and Yangzi Liu. Both athletes produced outstanding victories to reach the Round of 16 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Chongqing 2026. Their results mark a significant milestone for Australian table tennis,…