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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...

Paralympic champion Troy Sachs makes Hall of Fame

While on a mission to prove to the world how able-bodied he was in the sports world, despite his disability, five-time Paralympian Troy Sachs OAM became the best wheelchair baske

Rollers select team for 2017 IWBF AOZ Qualifiers

The Australian Rollers team has been named ahead of the IWBF Asia Oceania Qualification (AOZ) tournament to be held in Beijing, China from October 20-28. 14 nations will compete fo

World Cerebral Palsy Day

With World Cerebral Palsy Day celebrated on Friday, two PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Team hopefuls are pushing for a change around the awareness of their disability. Through their a

Rowan Crothers spearheads swim squad to another go...

Australia’s Para-swimming squad has sent a clear message to its rivals for next year’s Commonwealth Games after a successful three-day Canadian Open Meet concluded in Toronto t

Paralympic icon Frank Ponta honoured with Hall of ...

The late Frank Ponta was an elite athlete in his own right competing at five Paralympic Games, yet his lifelong work as a coach will see his legacy in sport remain for generations.

Gliders team announced for 2017 IWBF AOZ Qualifier...

Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the Australian Gliders team to compete at the 2017 IWBF Qualifiers tournament in Beijing, China from October 21-29. The final team of 12