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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...

Steelers claim bronze at World Wheelchair Rugby Ch...

The Australian wheelchair rugby team has lost its number one world ranking after taking out bronze at the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in London over the weekend. In a bittersw

Heartbreak and elation for Australia’s wheelchai...

There has been a mixed result at the AOZ qualifying tournament ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, with the Australian Rollers winning the gold medal in the men’s competi

IPC Athletics World Championships - Facts, Stats &...

The stage is set for the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha (QAT) and our Australian Flame are ready to take on the best Para-athletes from across the globe. Set to compete

Henly ready to thrive in heat at IPC Athletics Wor...

Thriving in the hot and dry conditions of the Middle East will be the key to success at the IPC Athletics World Championships according to discus thrower Guy Henly (NSW). With temp

Rollers and Gliders a win away from Paralympic qua...

At the AOZ qualifying tournament, the Australian Rollers have advanced to the Semi-Final after defeating Thailand while the Gliders have set up a final clash against China with a s

Steelers book semi final spot at World Wheelchair ...

The Australian Steelers are through to the semi finals of the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in London, after rounding off their pool matches with a 66-56 victory over France. Af