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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...

Doughty continues impressive return

Kate Doughty made it a hat-trick of Para-triathlon wins, just eight months after giving birth, with victory in the women’s PTS5 at the 2019 International Triathlon Union (ITU) Wo

Competition heats up for Para-table tennis athlete...

Australia's Paralympic table tennis hopefuls have begun their battle for a spot on the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team tonight (1 May) at the 2019 Arafura Games.

Alcott lifts fourth Japan Open title

Dylan Alcott completed his campaign at the 2019 Japan Open as quad singles and doubles champion on Saturday.

Australia aims for home Para-table tennis success

With five upcoming regional championships all with Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games qualification slots up for grabs, this year is set to be a particularly exciting one in the world of

Wheelchair tennis aces lend helping hand to Timor ...

In the spirit of the Arafura Games, Australia’s Paralympic wheelchair tennis coaches have facilitated a free coaching clinic for the athletes of Timor Leste, in an effort to deve

Fruitful medal haul for Australia’s rising wheel...

Australia's wheelchair tennis young guns will come home with more than just medals around their necks, thanks to the invaluable experience the 2019 Arafura Games has provided them.