Competition season is on for 2011, and I’ve started the year as state champion! The NSW Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No Gi Championship was held on 16 April at the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre. 300 athletes braved the rain to spend the day competing for gold. Read the full story

World champion Lauren Mitchell was the star performer at the final World Cup event of the year in Glasgow this morning, securing victory on beam and floor to add even more gold to her remarkable 2010 collection. Read the full story

Despite having such a great record at the Commonwealth Games, in which the Hockeyroos had won two of the possible three gold medals on offer since hockey was introduced to the Games in 1998, the Hockeyroos entered the Commonwealth Games as one of many teams capable of winning. Read the full story

With a total of 177 medals, Australia dominated the Commonwealth Games for the sixth time in a row. Celebrations for some impressive performances by Australia’s elite  female athletes are well deserved. It is clear however that preparation for tougher competition at the London Olympics (2012) are expected – a challenge gladly welcomed by Australia’s top athletes.

Congratulations to all teams and athletes back from Delhi from the team at sportstar.com!