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Powerlifting Resurgence Gains Pace With Paris 2024 Selections

Australian powerlifting is back after a 12-year absence from Paralympic competition. The nation’s two leading lifters, Hani Watson and Ben Wright, were confirmed by Paralympics Australia as the newest members of the Australian Paralympic Team for Paris 2024 at a ceremony in Melbourne. “It’s like my mum said to me before she passed away last...

Christensen aims for defensive masterclass in Fort...

Heading into the 2019 IBSA Goalball and Judo International Qualifier in Fort Wayne, USA, the Australian women’s goalball team is one of the favourites to claim a spot at the Toky

Milan-Cortina to stage 2026 Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has congratulated Milan-Cortina 2026 after they won the right to host the Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games.

Alcott wins first French Open title

Dylan Alcott became the first French Open men’s quad singles champion after defeating American second seed David Wagner in the final.

Para-cyclists named for 2019 World Championships

Cycling Australia has announced the 14 athletes selected to the Australian team for the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, to be held from 12-15 September in Emmen, Ne

Alcott targets Laver's Grand Slam feat

A conversation with 11-time Grand Slam winner Rod Laver at this year's Australian Open has ignited a burning desire within Dylan Alcott to emulate his countryman and attain sportin

Tasmanian Government supports the 2020 Australian ...

Paralympics Australia would like to thank Tasmania's Premier Will Hodgman MP and the Minister for Sport and Recreation Jacquie Petrusma MP for the Tasmanian Government’s funding