Introducing Mark Knowles!

About Mark:

• Four-time Olympian and one of Australia’s most decorated hockey players.
• Hailing from Rockhampton, Queensland, Mark rose from a promising young athlete to captain of the Australian Men’s Hockey Team, the Kookaburras.
• Youngest member of Australia's gold medal-winning team at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
• Represented Australia at four Olympic Games, winning:
  • Gold Medal – Athens 2004
  • Bronze Medal – Beijing 2008
  • Bronze Medal – London 2012
• Two-time Hockey World Cup Champion (2010 and 2014).
• Four-time Champions Trophy winner (2005, 2008, 2009 and 2012).
• Four-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018).
• Named World Young Player of the Year in 2007.
• Named World Player of the Year in 2014.
• Appointed Australian captain in 2014, leading the Kookaburras with distinction throughout the latter part of his career.
• Retired following his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Queensland.
• Renowned for his determination, leadership and commitment to representing Australia on the world stage.

What to look forward to:

• Exclusive clinics: Mark will be delivering hockey sports clinics, sharing her expertise and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
• Engagement: As our ambassador, Mark will be at events, interacting with participants, and adding her unique energy to the Games.
• Opening ceremony: Watch Mark officiate the opening ceremony, setting the tone for an incredible week of competition and camaraderie.

Join us in welcoming Mark Knowles as our 2027 Games Ambassador! HIs passion, talent, and enthusiasm are sure to make this year's Great Barrier Reef Masters Games the best yet.

Get ready to be inspired and make unforgettable memories with Mark Knowles leading the way!