Courage, teamwork, leadership, mateship and loyalty, are all fundamental parts of both the sporting and serving communities -- qualities that have defined Australia’s identity over time.

The Centenary of ANZAC provides an opportunity to tell remarkable stories of the importance of sport to Australians serving overseas, as well as the war-time experiences of some of most loved sporting stars.

Sporting images were used to recruit during World War One through a series of posters.

Talented sportsmen and women put up their hands to serve their country in war, many falling casualty to a battlefield far from home.  Over the last 100 years, Australia lost many great athletes.

These conflicts caused serious disruption to professional sporting organisations in Australia and around the world. War single handedly caused the Olympics to be cancelled three times, the only times ever since the commencement of the Olympics in 1896.

World War One was devastating for Tasmanians, their families and communities, with 2,432 Tasmanians losing their life. Some of Tasmania’s top sportsmen and women played an important role in Tasmania’s military history.

The Centenary of ANZAC commemorative program provides an opportunity to reflect on how Tasmanian communities coped with life during wartime and the impact wars had.

Through the Centenary of ANZAC website you may view stories about some of Tasmania’s top sportsmen and women who have played an important role in Tasmania’s military history.

The Centenary of ANZAC also welcomes Tasmanian sporting bodies to conduct research and plan events around their respective fields, especially on how particular sports have contributed to Tasmania’s rich military history. Share your research and stories so the stories do not get lost.