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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...

Isis Holt proves her ability is bigger than her di...

“My ability is bigger than my disability.” It’s a mantra that 14-year-old Isis Holt (Vic) lives her life by and it has been rewarded at the IPC Athletics World Championships,

Beattie soars to long jump victory to add to Austr...

The Australian Flame boast a third gold medal from the IPC Athletics World Championships after Carlee Beattie (Qld) soared to the top of the podium in the T47 long jump for athlete

Ballard & Hodgetts win gold to launch Australian F...

Championship record breaking performances by Angela Ballard (NSW) and Todd Hodgetts (Tas) have delivered the Australian Flame double gold on day one of the IPC Athletics World Cham

Australia’s Paralympians to receive boost from a...

Australia’s Paralympians will receive a boost for their journey to Rio 2016 under a partnership proudly announced today between oOh!media, Qantas and the Australian Paralympic Co

Priya Cooper swims into Hall of Fame

The feats of Priya Cooper OAM stand up against almost any Australian who has ever graced the pool – but her time as a golden girl of the Paralympic movement will be remembered fo

‘The White Tiger’ Chad Perris determined to wi...

Visually impaired sprinter Chad Perris (WA) has his sights set on a medal winning performance at the IPC Athletics World Championships when competition commences on Thursday 22 Oct