Sport Australia Hall of Fame names 2026 inductees

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, featuring seven prominent sporting figures. The new Athlete Members include tennis Golden Slam winner and four-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott AO, Olympic moguls gold medallist Dale Begg-Smith OAM, three-time Olympic basketball medallist Sandy Brondello, eight-time Ironman champion Shannon Eckstein, four-time World Cup-winning cricketer Lisa Sthalekar, and four-time Olympic softball medallist Natalie Ward.

Barry Dancer will be inducted as a General Member in recognition of his coaching career, which includes leading the Kookaburras to their first Olympic gold medal in 2004. The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 24 at Melbourne Park, which has been named the permanent home of the Hall of Fame.