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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...

Gliders claim bronze at Osaka Friendship Games

The Australian Giders have claimed the bronze medal at the Osaka Friendship Games after defeating Canada 75-73 in a thriller.

Cooke aims to remain unbeaten in 2015

Australian para-cyclist could complete at remarkable triple double at this summer’s UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships.

Gliders continue hot streak as they defeat Great B...

In a rematch of the 5th-6th classification game at the 2014 World Championships, the Gliders remained committed to blooding rising stars, whilst Great Britain would find themselves

Gliders defeat Canada to open Osaka Friendship Gam...

In a rematch of the quarter final of last year's World Championships, the Australian Gliders took on the current World Champions, Canada in the first round of the 2015 Osaka Friend

Paralympians win gold at the inaugural AIS Sports ...

Paralympic champions Kurt Fearnley and the Australian wheelchair rugby team have celebrated stunning success overnight, claiming awards at the inaugural AIS Sports Performance Awar

National Sprint Championships preview

More than 250 of Australia’s best sprint paddlers will fight it out for selection at the National Sprint Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre this week.