The Bondi mass shooting has rocked all corners of the country, and the sports community is not immune.
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In the wake of the terrorist attack that has left over a dozen people dead, sports teams, athletes and organisations have shared tributes to those impacted by the tragedy in Bondi.
In the thick of an Ashes series, England and Australian cricket bosses released a joint statement standing with the Bondi victims, while skipper Pat Cummins urged concerned citizens to donate blood.
"Everybody at Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach," the statement read.
"All of our thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families, the Jewish community and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time."
The heart of the Sydney Roosters and Sydney Swans' fanbases are in Bondi and the Eastern Suburbs rugby league and AFL clubs both shared powerful messages for its community.
"The Sydney Roosters are deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded at Bondi Beach. Bondi Beach is an iconic place for our city and our community, and this targeted attack on the first night of Chanukah is devastating," a post read.
"Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the Jewish community and everyone affected.
"We extend our sincere gratitude to the first responders and emergency service personnel whose bravery, professionalism, and swift action made a critical difference under extraordinarily challenging circumstances. No community in this country should live in fear."
Several of Australia's most notable athletes have played sport or trained in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, with the iconic Bondi Beach a popular spot for recovery and training too.
Many players and coaches from various sporting codes - including some now based in Canberra - have also called the area home.
"We are thinking of everyone affected by the Bondi tragedy," the Swans said in a statement.
"Bondi is part of our community and we are deeply saddened by these events. We are sending our condolences to all and our thoughts and thanks are also with the NSW emergency service personnel."
"Bondi Beach is synonymous with the Sydney Swans, and our city more broadly," a further club statement read. "It is ordinarily a place of joy and connection.
"This is a terrible time for the Jewish community. Our football club stands with you. There is no place for such violence in Australia.
"We are working to support our staff and players who have been affected in their own ways, and we are also here to support our wider Sydney Swans family."
Tennis Australia is ramping up for a huge summer of tennis, but its community was also shaken by the "senseless act".
"We stand together with all those grieving and working tirelessly to support and protect our community during this difficult time," a statement read.
Later on Monday it was revealed that one of the Bondi shooting victims, French national Dan Elkayam, was a member of a Rockdale soccer club in Sydney.
"It is with extreme shock and sadness to discover our Premier League 1 player - Dan Elkayam - was a victim of the horrendous, tragic and senseless events at Bondi Beach," Rockdale Ilinden Football Club shared in a statement online.
"Dan was an integral member of our PL1 Squad in 2025... [he] was an extremely talented and popular figure amongst teammates.
"Our deepest and sincerest condolences to Dan's family, friends and all that knew him. He will be missed."
In addition to social media tributes, several sports organisations have also postponed major media announcements as the nation grieves those lost in what is the biggest mass shooting since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.
