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Paralympics Australia Announces Simon Rabbitt As New Chief Operating Officer

Paralympics Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Simon Rabbitt as the new Chief Operating Officer effective Monday 6 January 2025. Mr Rabbitt brings more than 25 years’ experience across the sport, major events , media and global interactive games sectors. In his most recent position as Chief Financial and Operating Officer with ASX...

Vinot Bids Paris Au Revoir In Maiden Paralympics

Australia’s Celine Vinot has bowed out in the knockout stage of the badminton tournament, ending her first Paralympic campaign with a admirable 2-1 defeat in her final group game

Wins For Michel And Leeson In Second Pool Match �...

World No.1 in the BC3 individual Dan Michel and fellow Aussie Jamieson Leeson both delivered solid wins in their respective individual second pool matches. Michel and ramp assistan

Stephens Just Misses Podium, 20-Point Quartet Enjo...

Australian swimmers had a light schedule on the second day of competition at La Defense Arena with only two individual swims and a relay on the program. After the hype and exciteme

Wheelchair Rugby Gold Still Within Reach For Steel...

The Australian Steelers remain in the hunt for the wheelchair rugby gold medal after a stunning 55-53 victory against France on Friday. With the spectacular Champs de Mars Ar

A Sprinting Accountant And A Defending Champion Ce...

 Australia’s Para-cyclists claimed two gold and a silver medal on day two of competition at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, southwest of Paris, with debutants and vete

South Americans Too Tough For Australia's Leading ...

The tight and rugged nature of top-level wheelchair tennis proved exactly that for Australia as a rising star and a Paralympic ultra-veteran both exited in the first-round at Rolan