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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...

Steelers set for World Championship opener

All their planning is now done. It’s time for the Australian Steelers to perform at the 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships in Sydney beginning tomorrow. The Steelers

Steelers debut 2018 World Championship jerseys

For an Australian athlete, receiving a green and gold jersey is a moment that signifies the reward for years of hard work, determination and sacrifice. The Australian wheelchair ru

Australian team primed on eve of Para-cycling Road...

The Australian Cycling Team is winding down preparations ahead of the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships which begin this Thursday 2 August in Maniago, Italy.

APC calls for next generation of Paralympic talent

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is set to intensify its search to find the next generation of Paralympic talent.

Heath Davidson: continuing to climb

Realising a childhood dream by hitting on Wimbledon's grass courts, World No. 4 Heath Davidson has turned his attention to reeling in the few players still ahead of him in the quad

Bubble boy chasing rainbows in Italy

The Australian Cycling Team has arrived in Italy ahead of the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships to be held from 2-5 August.