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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...

Badenhorst reaches new heights

A career best performance by Australian Para-snowboarder Joany Badenhorst has earned her a silver medal overnight at the IPC World Cup in Aspen.

Goalball on the up as NSW takes out three National...

As the demand for goalball increases across the country, Goalball South Australia held the state’s first ever National Championships, with 90 players attending from five states t

Steelers sweep Finland aside with an eye on top sp...

The Australian Steelers have sealed a semi-final berth at the 2014 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby Championships in Denmark, after thrashing Finland 63-43 overnight. The 20-goal victory has

It’s snowtime for Aussie Para-boarders

THE name of his sport conjures up the essence of an alpine experience -`snow’ – and Australian snowboarder Ben Tudhope is the name on everyone’s lips in Sochi. Of the 550

Australian crews continue strong form at World Row...

The Australian Rowing Team continued to make positive progress today at the 2015 World Rowing Championships.

ASC boosts support for Australia’s Paralympians

Australia’s Para-athletes have received a further boost to preparations for the 2016 Rio Games, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) providing financial assistance of up to $3