Only one in four Australian children meet daily activity guidelines
A recent report reveals that only one in four Australian children meet daily activity guidelines, raising concerns about youth engagement in sports. Kieren Perkins, chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission, noted that 90 percent of teenagers do not meet physical activity requirements, prompting fears of a declining sports culture.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 04:53 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:00 UTC
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