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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...

Silver in Singapore for Watson

Chandler’s Rachael Watson (S4) will return home from the 2019 World Para-swimming World Series in Singapore as a dual silver medallist.

Sport for Australians with a Disability receives m...

The Federal Opposition will prioritise significant investment in sport for Australians with a disability if elected this Saturday, a pledge applauded by Paralympics Australia. Supp

Devils named for IWBF World Championships

Eleven Australians have been selected to compete at the 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Women's Under-25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Sup

Top junior wheelchair tennis stars to play World T...

Australia's top ranked junior wheelchair tennis players will compete at the 2019 World Team Cup in Tel Aviv, Israel, this week (13-18 May).

Greco grabs dual World Cup gold in Italy

The Australian Para-cycling team commenced its 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup campaign with a 12-medal haul, highlighted by dual gold to Adelaide’s Paige Greco.

Arafura Games: A priceless experience for all invo...

The 2019 Arafura Games have come to a successful end and Paralympics Australia's President Jock O'Callaghan has reflected on the positive contribution the Games will have on Para-s