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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...

School pool named In honour of golden Paralympian

Glenallen School in Glen Waverley is naming its swimming pool in honour of a former student who has done his old school proud by winning a trio of medals at the Rio Paralympics. Ti

Alcott crowned Paralympian of the Year

Wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott has today been named Australian Paralympian of the Year for his outstanding achievements at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The announcement,

Fearnley finishes second in Chicago Marathon

Kurt Fearnley has finished second in the Chicago Marathon, centimetres behind winner Marcel Hug of Switzerland. Fearnley was awarded the win before the result was overturned follow

Join the Welcome Home event for Australia's Paraly...

Australia’s Paralympic team touched down at Sydney airport last Thursday from their top five medal finish at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres in

That's a wrap for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games have officially come to a close, with a loud, dynamic and colourful celebration of the athletes and their achievements. Rhythm, sound and inspiration

Double overtime thriller secures wheelchair rugby ...

The Australian Steelers have rewritten the history book on their way to an emotional Paralympic gold medal at Rio 2016. The Steelers defeated the United States 59-58 in the most th