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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...

Windy and wavy start to World Cup

Australians have battled through wind and waves to post strong results on the opening day of the 2019 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poznań, Poland (23-26 May).

Two wins put Steelers back in Four Nations hunt

The Australian Steelers have rocketed back into contention at the Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations, with two gutsy wins overnight against Great Britain and Japan. Winless after their

Track and field stars line up in Switzerland for N...

In a busy weekend for Para-athletics, with events taking place around the world, the focus for many is on Nottwil, Switzerland.

Devils defeat Germany to open Worlds campaign

The Australian Devils are off to the perfect start at the 2019 IWBF Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Suphan Buri, Thailand, beating Germany 55-37 in their

Steelers aiming to fight back after winless start ...

Still searching for a victory after two matches at the Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations, the Australian Steelers now have a fight on their hands if they are to emerge victorious.

Latu: We will work on getting that one per cent ri...

The Australian Devils will contest the IWBF Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships for the third time, after falling short in the gold medal match at the previous