Successful applicants for Round 2 of the Federal Government's 2025-26 Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced.
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce said over $34k in total will be distributed to 53 young people in the Flynn electorate to help cover costs of participating in local, state or national championships.
Successful applicants are from all over the Flynn electorate, including:
Agnes Water, Bajool, Banana, Beecher, Benaraby, Biloela, Blackwater, Bororen, Boynewood, Bucca, Burua, Calliope, Emerald, Gayndah, Gladstone, Gracemere, Kabra, Miriam Vale, Moore Park Beach, Mundubbera, Ridgelands, Tannum Sands, Taroom and Woorabinda.
"These successful applicants are competing or have competed in sports including gymnastics, cross country, rugby league, rugby union, athletics, surf lifesaving, equestrian, BMX, touch football, soccer, race walking, volleyball and softball," Mr Boyce said.
"These grants recognise not only the incredible talent of our young athletes, but also the countless hours put in by families, coaches and volunteers who support them every step of the way.
"Sport plays a vital role in building strong, healthy and resilient communities, and it's fantastic to see so many young people from right across the Flynn electorate pursuing their goals.
"Whether they're representing their local community, their state or their country, these young champions are outstanding ambassadors for our region.
"As a proud supporter of local sport, I would like to congratulate all the successful applicants."
