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Paralympics Australia Announces Simon Rabbitt As New Chief Operating Officer

Paralympics Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Simon Rabbitt as the new Chief Operating Officer effective Monday 6 January 2025. Mr Rabbitt brings more than 25 years’ experience across the sport, major events , media and global interactive games sectors. In his most recent position as Chief Financial and Operating Officer with ASX...

Agonising Para-Triathlon Result Comes With Perspec...

To the ultra-competitive perfectionist in Lauren Parker, being overtaken with literally the final wheelchair push of the PTWC Para-triathlon and having to settle for the silver med

Aussie Boccia Stars Continue Winning Form

Australia’s Boccia players Dan Michel and Spencer Cotie have continued their winning form in the second preliminary round of the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Day 4 Wrap: Fourteen Sports In Action As Australia...

The Australian Paralympic Team was put to work on its busiest day at the Tokyo Games, as athletes competed across 14 of 18 sports on day four and added another eight medals to the

Breaststrokers Take to The Blocks on Sunday

It’s going to be a tight tussle in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke (SB14) when Jake Michel takes his position behind the blocks on Sunday. The breaststroke specialist recorded a pe

Para-Athletics Day 3 Preview: De Rozario And The �...

Champion wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario returns to the track on Sunday in one of her pet events, the 800m (T53), as she searches for a maiden Tokyo Paralympics medal. De Rozar

Ma Lin Claims Silver As Aussies Swoop On Finals

Four-time Paralympian Ma Lin won Australia’s first para-table tennis medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games on Saturday, claiming silver in the Men’s Singles class 9, while thre