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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...

Para-ice hockey stars put on a show in Sydney

Momentum is growing for Australian Para-ice hockey, with fans of the able-bodied version getting their first taste of the sport at the 2018 Ice Hockey Classic in Sydney, NSW, recen

Dolphins name 35 swimmers for Para Pan Pacs in Cai...

A team of 35 swimmers - 21 men and 14 women - will represent the Australian Dolphins at next month's Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships in Cairns, QLD, from 9-14 August.

Williams OAM bolsters APC Board

The appointment of Annabelle Williams OAM to the Board of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) will provide further strength and rigour to the organisation’s governance acco

Gliders complete final warm-up before 2018 IWBF Wo...

The Australian Gliders have completed their final warm-up series against the USA and Netherlands ahead of the 2018 IWBF World Championships which are less than two months away.

De Rozario wins Gold Coast Marathon

Australian Para-athletics star Madison de Rozario claimed another victory on the Gold Coast yesterday, taking out the Wheelchair Marathon at the Gold Coast Marathon. After winning

Edmondson celebrates 68th birthday, 54 years since...

Five-time Paralympic champion Elizabeth Edmondson made history at the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games when she became the youngest Australian athlete to win a Paralympic gold medal. To