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Australia’s Sole Judoka For Paris 2024 Means Business

Taylor Gosens is set to become the just the second woman to represent Australia in Paralympic judo after she was confirmed by Paralympics Australia as the latest Paris-bound athlete. Gosens will compete in the J2 70kg+ classification when the tournament begins at Champ de Mars Arena on September 5. She will follow in the footsteps...

Tait celebrates first international podium finish

Sam Tait made a career breakthrough at the 2019-2020 World Para-alpine Skiing European Cup on Tuesday (28 January), achieving his first international podium with gold in the men's

Aussies land in Milton ahead of Track Worlds

The Australian team has arrived in Canada ahead of the 2020 Union Cycliste Internationale Para-cycling Track World Championships, to be held from 30 January - 2 February.

Weekes in the mix for his first Grand Slam crown

Wheelchair tennis veteran Ben Weekes has booked a place at his 11th Australian Open after securing a wildcard slot for his home Grand Slam.

Para-triathletes stamp their 2020 intentions in Ne...

Australia's top Para-triathletes kicked off their 2020 season in emphatic fashion at the Oceania Championships in Newcastle, NSW, on Sunday (26 January).

Para-equestrians on target for Tokyo

The final Australian Paralympic qualification event was held this weekend (23-26 January) at the 2020 Boneo Classic on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Speedo strengthens commitment to Australian Paraly...

Today (28 January), iconic Australian swimwear company Speedo have announced they will resume their partnership with Paralympics Australia for a fourth consecutive Paralympic Games