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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...

Littlehales excited to make Worlds debut

At 15, Dylan Littlehales will make his debut at the 2015 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint and Para-canoe World Championships in Milan, Italy, next month.

Ellie’s world record double in golden start for ...

Paralympic golden girl Ellie Cole was told she may never swim again following double shoulder surgery, but tonight (14 July) in Glasgow, Scotland, the 23-year-old defied all the od

Australian Canoeing Announces Paracanoe Athletes f...

Following a national classification process to conform with new ICF classification guidelines and final performance trials, Australian Canoeing (AC) announces a team of 8 Paracanoe

World Class team seek Glasgow gold

A group of 28 athletes will lead a world class IPC World Championship team set for Glasgow from July 13-19.

Devils overcome Canada to secure group stage secon...

With the opportunity to secure second place ahead of the semi finals, the Australian Devils beat Canada on the back of a dominant second half performance, winning 73-57.

Hartpury another step on the Road to Rio for Aussi...

An important event for Australia's Para-Equestrian team on the #RoadtoRio is the Hartpury CPEDI3* beginning in the UK on Wednesday.