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Shooting Tradition Continues With Experienced Duo Named For Paris

Australia’s hope for its first Paralympic medal in shooting in 12 years rests in the steady hands of two athletes who have shown extraordinary resilience and skill to reach a combined seven Paralympic Games. Paralympics Australia announced Natalie Smith and Anton Zappelli to the Australian Paralympic Team at a ceremony in Sydney, continuing our nation’s...

A Record-Breaking Equestrian And Her Brave, Mind-R...

Sharon Jarvis took up Para-equestrian just a few years after beating childhood bone cancer. Now, she’s about to become the first Australian Para-equestrian to compete at three Pa

It’s time to go, in Tokyo!

Sixteen members of the Australian Swim Team will take to the blocks in the opening session at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, including triple Paralympic gold medallist Bren

Rollers Gain Precious Court Time Before Games Open...

Australia’s men’s wheelchair basketball team, the Rollers, have enjoyed a rare opportunity to face quality opposition, playing an intense hit-out against Rio 2016 Paralympics s

Two Of Australia’s Greatest Paralympians Bestowe...

Seven-time Paralympian Danni Di Toro and dual wheelchair rugby gold medallist Ryley Batt will become the first pair to carry the Australian flag into the stadium at a Paralympic Ga

‘Obsessed’ Javelin Star Ready To Launch

Australian javelin thrower Michal Burian was born in the Czech city of Mlada Boleslav, north of Prague, which has quite a reputation.

Tapper Backing Up For Another ‘Double’ Games

Fresh from competing at her second Olympic Games, table tennis star Milly Tapper is ready and focused for her third Paralympic campaign.