Camplin-Warner calls for funding increase after most successful Games
Alisa Camplin-Warner urges for increased funding for Australian winter sports following a historic performance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
In the aftermath of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Alisa Camplin-Warner has emphasized the need for increased funding in Australian winter sports, citing the nation's record-breaking performance. Australia brought home six medals, including three golds, two silvers, and a bronze, surpassing their previous best of four medals in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, where they secured only one gold. This improved outcome highlights the potential of Australian winter sports athletes, who have achieved such results while operating on very limited budgets.
Camplin-Warner expressed her gratitude for the existing funding but pointed out that winter sports have historically been underfunded compared to their summer counterparts. She believes that the stellar performance of the athletes at the recent Games demonstrates that they are deserving of more resources to enhance their training and competitive capabilities. Her call for a funding increase aims to create a more equitable distribution of financial support among different sports disciplines in Australia.
By advocating for increased investment, Camplin-Warner hopes to enable athletes to reach their full potential as they head toward upcoming competitions and future Olympic events. The emphasis on equalizing funding could lead to significant long-term benefits for Australian winter sports, supporting not just competitiveness but also the overall growth of the discipline in the country.