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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...

Interview with Paralympic legend Tony South

APC Volunteer Researcher Patricia Ollerenshaw arranged for two-time Paralympic World Champion Gold medal archer Tony South to visit the APC office in Sydney this week and share his

Para-rowers discover teamwork in diversity

This is a boat with a difference: four rowers, three types of disability, two genders, but one collective goal.

Seipel wins gold at World Championships in Milan

Susan Seipel has backed up her K1 bronze medal performance that saw her secure a Paralympic quota on Wednesday by winning gold in the V1 200 VL2 final in Milan today.

APC Board appoints new Chief Executive

The Board of the Australian Paralympic Committee today confirmed the appointment of Lynne Anderson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Reynolds wins Australia's first gold at World Cham...

Three years after making the tough decision to have her leg amputated below the knee, Victoria's Amanda Reynolds is a world champion Para-canoeist.

$1m partnership sees Paralympians mentor injured w...

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet today announced a new $1 million partnership with the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) that will see Paralym