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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...

‘The Group Itself Is The Strength’: Hot Tussle...

Australia’s powerful Para-cycling squad has been holding a secret Tokyo-simulated performance trial in Queensland, giving riders who have been isolated or lacking competition the

Shooting Genes Produced A Silver Lining

James Nomarhas always had the genes to be a world class Pistol athlete, but he never knew his pedigree for Shooting until after he captured a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Paral

Paralympics Australia Fund Opens Pathways To Parti...

Gordon Allan is under no illusions. The rising star of Para-cycling knows, if he is to reach his goal of representing Australia at the Tokyo Paralympics, the pathway demands discip

How Our Paralympic Innovation Team Is Changing The...

In the high-pressure world of top-level coaching, sometimes less is more. It’s a crucial lesson Alois Rosario gained from a powerful and creative Para-sport Coach Webinar series

Para-canoeists Back In Action On Extended Road To ...

After 12 frustrating months with virtually no competition, Australia’s top Para-canoeists have finally had a solid hit-out at a high performance regatta and selection trial at Sy

Shooting Australia Awarded Paralympic Pathway Gran...

Shooting Australia has received a $141,750 grant from the Australian Institute of Sport to identify and engage a new generation of Para-athletes across the pistol and rifle discipl