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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...

Parker crowned Oceania champion in front of home c...

Conditions were tough for Australia’s Para-triathletes at the Newcastle City Triathlon on Sunday (24 February), but not so tough to stop Commonwealth Games bronze medallist L

Low ready for Grand Prix return

Paralympic long jump champion Vanessa Low will return to the World Para-athletics Grand Prix circuit when the series kicks off in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday (24 February).

Parker part of home town history

While the annual Newcastle City Triathlon has been a staple in the triathlon calendar for 26 consecutive years, this year’s event will include the international Para-triathlon ci

Gliders face tough competition in Japan

As they begin a rebuilding phase ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, a new-look Australian Gliders outfit has completed the 2019 Osaka Cup in Japan.

Bronze for Aussie Para-shooters in Al Ain

Anton Zappelli, Natalie Smith and Glen McMurtrie will all return home from the World Shooting Para-sport World Cup in Al Ain, UAE, with bronze medals in their hand luggage.

Flurry of medals on final night of World Series

Australia added four gold, six silver and six bronze medals to its tally on the final night of the 2019 World Para-swimming World Series at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.