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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...

Athletics Australia Announce Additional AIS Suppor...

Athletics Australia (AA) is pleased to announce additional investment in high performance para-athletics from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Australian Institute of Spor

Gliders set for redemption at 2018 IWBF World Cham...

Currently finalising their preparations in the USA at a three-nation tournament, the Australian Gliders have selected their team for the 2018 IWBF World Championships to be held in

Australian Rollers select team for 2018 IWBF World...

Attempting to create history this year with a third consecutive gold medal, the Australian Rollers have selected their team for the 2018 IWBF World Championships to be held in Hamb

Final tour underway for Gliders prior to 2018 Worl...

The Australian Gliders have landed in Colorado Springs for their final pre-World Championship tour with a six-game series scheduled against the Netherlands, Canada and the USA.

Canada Cup is no omen says Australian head coach

Australia’s overwhelming favouritism for the upcoming Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in Sydney has been damaged at the Canada Cup overnight after the Steelers took the bronz

Steelers ready and raring for final hit-out before...

In their last international tournament before their World Championship defence in Sydney this August, the Australian wheelchair rugby team will be aiming to send a strong warning t