Bowls Australia Releases Annual Report
The national governing body confirms leadership appointments for the upcoming 2032 Olympic cycle.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Olympics
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Bowls Australia has released its 2025-26 Annual Report, marking the first year of its strategic Bold Bowls | Fun Bowls Action Agenda 2025-2028. The report highlights governance updates as the organisation aligns its operations with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Why it matters
This leadership transition ensures governance continuity as the sport prepares for the 2032 Games. By bringing commercial media and partnership rights under direct internal management, the organisation aims to strengthen its financial and operational framework.
The 2025-26 reporting period covers the first year of the four-year Bold Bowls | Fun Bowls Action Agenda 2025-2028. The governing body is now positioning its strategic milestones toward the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The players
Iain Evans
He was re-elected as the President of Bowls Australia.
Graham Hay
He was re-elected to the Board of Directors during the Annual General Meeting.
Chloe Stewart
She was ratified as an Elected Director for the governing body.
Roxy Chen
She was elected as the Vice President of the organisation.
Andrew Brown
He was re-appointed as an appointed director to the board.
The details
Member associations cast votes to elect new board leadership, resulting in the re-election of President Iain Evans and board member Graham Hay. Following the Annual General Meeting, directors ratified Chloe Stewart as an Elected Director, elected Roxy Chen as Vice President, and re-appointed Andrew Brown as an appointed director.
Timeline
2025-2026: The reporting period for the annual report.
2025-2028: The duration of the Bold Bowls | Fun Bowls Action Agenda.
2032: The year of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Season Trajectory
The release of the annual report marks the formal commencement of the Bold Bowls | Fun Bowls Action Agenda 2025-2028. This strategic framework establishes the governance roadmap for the sport as it moves towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The transition to direct internal management of media and partnership rights suggests a consolidation of commercial strategy that may influence future broadcasting and sponsorship availability. Fans and stakeholders can anticipate a shift in how media content is produced and distributed throughout the remaining years of the 2032 Olympic cycle.
The takeaway
The internal restructuring of media rights and leadership appointments demonstrates a clear focus on commercial independence for the sport. Readers interested in the future of the game should monitor how these new management structures impact event accessibility and sponsorship growth.
Further reading
For more information on the sport's preparation for international events, visit the Olympics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ministry of Sport.
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