Tesch celebrates induction into

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch celebrates her induction into the the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

20 November 2024

 

AFTER representing Australia in seven Paralympic Games, five in wheelchair basketball and two in sailing and winning five medals, including two gold, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch has spoken of the incredible honour following her induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame yesterday evening.

 

“This recognition by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame is such an honour. It has been so wonderful taking a moment to remember the life I lived before I moved into representing my community in the NSW Parliament," Ms Tesch said.

 

“Sport has always been more than just the sport for me. It is a way of life, which teaches self-discipline, competitiveness, fitness, teamwork and leadership. But most importantly, sport is about the deep friendships you make smashing goals and working together as a team to achieve what you set your mind to.

 

“Sport has taught me that no matter what you’re facing in life, it is the power of your mind. With determination and a positive mindset, you can achieve anything you put your mind to.

 

“Sport has also given me a voice for advocacy and human rights for people with disability. For so many of our community and beyond, sport is so much more than the sport itself.

 

"I still have such incredible memories of my time representing Australia. In particular, winning silver in front of our home crowd during the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. The Sydney Paralympics was an absolute game changer. Having our home crowds see people with disability in a different light, as champions and incredible athletes, really changed how a whole generation viewed disability.”

 

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame recognises Australian athletes who have all achieved excellence at the highest level of their sport, sharing common values of respect, dignity, integrity, courage and humility.

 

The 2024 Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductees were formally inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Induction and Awards Gala Dinner on Monday, 18 November at Crown Palladium, Melbourne.

 

Fellow inductees include:

 

• Mick Fanning AO

 

• Sally Pearson OAM

 

• Mark Skaife OAM

 

• Karen Murphy AM

 

• Mark Knowles OAM

 

• Gerry Ryan OAM

 

• Betty Watson OAM

 

The 2024 Inductees join some of the nation’s biggest sporting names in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, including Sir Donald Bradman AC, Cathy Freeman OAM, Ian Thorpe AM, Rod Laver AC MBE, Louise Sauvage OAM, Greg Norman AO, Lauren Jackson AO and many more.

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