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Shooting Tradition Continues With Experienced Duo Named For Paris

Australia’s hope for its first Paralympic medal in shooting in 12 years rests in the steady hands of two athletes who have shown extraordinary resilience and skill to reach a combined seven Paralympic Games. Paralympics Australia announced Natalie Smith and Anton Zappelli to the Australian Paralympic Team at a ceremony in Sydney, continuing our nation’s...

Aussie Triathletes Begin Chase For Paralympic Qual...

The World Triathlon Para Series event in Montreal this weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher in more ways than one, as competition hots up for Australia’s premier Para-triathlet

So You Think You Can Para-Dance?: Meet The Aussies...

Meet Danielle Stitfall and Amanda Smith, the Aussies off to Tokyo next month for the Para Dance Sport International Competition. The competition will be the first time Australia ha

Live Coverage To Feature Stars Of World Para-Athle...

Aussie audiences will be able to watch the Para-Athletics World Championships in Paris next week live and free on 9Now.

‘This Is Your Legacy’: Celebrating A Beloved P...

To the Australian Paralympic Movement and far beyond, Kevin Coombs OAM PLY is an icon. At age 18, six years after he acquired paraplegia in a shooting accident, he became one of th

Japan Sends Australia On Unwanted Detour To Paris ...

Japan have dethroned Australia as champions of Asia Oceania wheelchair rugby and become the first team in the region to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Steelers On Strike Two As Japan Looks For Home Run...

The Australian Steelers cruised to convincing victories in their last two round-robin matches on Saturday to book their place in the 2023 Asia Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championship