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Fund set up to boost Games medal haul
AAP
The federal government will set up multi-billion dollar fund to give Australian athletes the best chance of winning gold at next year's Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Tuesday's federal budget will include $15 million to help 2000-odd athletes, News Corp reports.
The fund will pay for equipment, coaching and high-performance training, and for athletes to travel to international meets around the world.
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