Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Australia and Gujarat explore Olympic and renewable energy collaboration
The High Commissioner of Australia to India, Philip Green, met with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, in Gandhinagar.
They talked about how Gujarat can use Australia's experience in building and using Olympic facilities for a long time, like turning them into homes and schools after the games.
Australia wants to help Gujarat with sports training, especially in swimming and para-athletics.
They also discussed how Australia can help Gujarat with renewable energy, like solar power.
Australia is setting up a big sports program at Deakin University in GIFT City, and they invited the Chief Minister to an event there in 2026.
Both sides are happy about the growing friendship between India and Australia, especially in areas like gems, textiles, and life sciences.
Australian High Commissioner Philip Green met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss collaboration in sports infrastructure and renewable energy.
Gujarat expressed interest in leveraging Australia's experience in sustainable use of Olympic infrastructure for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Australia invited a Gujarat delegation to review Brisbane's Olympic preparations and offered partnership in advanced sports training.
Deakin University plans to establish a comprehensive sports ecosystem at GIFT City, integrating sports science, research, and business.
Australia praised Gujarat's progress in renewable energy and offered expertise to support the state's energy transition.
- Who
- Philip Green (Australian High Commissioner) and Bhupendra Patel (Gujarat Chief Minister)
- What
- Discussion on collaboration in sports infrastructure, Olympic preparedness, higher education, and renewable energy
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To explore mutual benefits in sports and renewable energy sectors, leveraging each other's expertise
- Meeting Location
- Gandhinagar
- Australian Representative
- Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India
- Gujarat Representative
- Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat
- Key Discussion Topics
- Sports infrastructure, Olympic preparedness, higher education, renewable energy cooperation
- Proposed Collaboration Areas
- Advanced sports training, renewable energy transition
- Deakin University Initiative
- Comprehensive sports ecosystem at GIFT City, integrating sports science, research, and business
- Solar Rooftop Training
- Pandit Deendayal Energy University, capacity to train 2,000 participants
- Upcoming Event
- Deakin University’s first convocation ceremony in March 2026