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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...

Rowing Australia launches High Performance Prepara...

Paralympic boat class rowers to receive same funding as National Training Centre athletes Australia’s Para-rowers have received a boost with the knowledge that they are now eligi

Red Dust Heelers get amongst the Invictus Games ac...

Young Australians with disabilities will get a unique opportunity this week to take part in a wheelchair basketball demonstration at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, thanks to a p

Woolworths proud to support Australian Teams at To...

Woolworths is set to continue its partnership with Aussie sporting teams on the global stage, announcing that it has come on board as Official Supermarket and Fresh Food supporter

Paddle Australia appoints high-profile internation...

Paddle Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Shaun Caven to the position of National Para-canoe Coach. The position will be responsible for leading and driving all N

Fearnley becomes the first Paralympian to win The ...

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) would like to extend its congratulations to five-time Paralympian Kurt Fearnley after he became the first Paralympian in history to receiv

Brydon makes history at Shooting Para-sport Trap C...

A cold, rainy finals day did not stop Australia’s Scottie Brydon from making history at the World Shooting Para Sport Trap Championships on Saturday in Lonato, Italy. Brydon,