| Australian Sports Medal | |
|---|---|
  Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Sporting achievements [1] |
| Description | Introduced to recognise Australian sporting achievements. |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | Australian Citizen |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 23 December 1999 |
| First awarded | 8 February 2000 |
| Last awarded | 2022 Special Honours |
| Total | 20,145[2] |
| Website | https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/its-honour/australian-sports-medal  |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal[3] |
| Next (lower) | Centenary Medal[3] |
The Australian Sports Medal is an award given to recognise achievements in Australian sport to commemorate Australian participation in major sporting events. Original recipients of the award included competitors, coaches, sports scientists, office holders, and people who maintained sporting facilities and services. During the original period of its award in 2000–2001, over 18,000 medals were awarded. The award was permanently reactivated in 2020 to commemorate Australian contributions and participation in major multi-sport events.
- ^ "Australian Sports Medal" Archived 16 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine. itsanhonour.gov.au Retrieved 18 June 2011
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ a b "The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards" (PDF). It's an Honour. Australian Government. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2013.