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Sports commission urges kids not to specialise in sports

David Mark · ABC News (AU)

Published 27 Oct 2026, 5:53 am·59 min ago·1 min read

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The Australian Sports Commission says focusing too heavily on one sport can lead to young athletes quitting before reaching their potential.

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