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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...

IPC announces Rio 2016 canoe medal events

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the six medal events that will be contested in canoe's debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch win ISAF Sailing World Cup, M...

The Paralympic events at the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Miami came to a light win conclusion with no racing possible on the last day.

Alcott wins the Australian Open Title

In the quad wheelchair singles final, Australian Dylan Alcott gave his large fan club much to cheer about as he claimed his first Grand Slam title in his home city with a 62 63 win

Fitzgibbon and Tesch lead at ISAF Sailing World Cu...

Racing was a challenge on day four of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, but with only one day left of competition for the Paralympic boat classes, things are looking good for Paralympic

Australia Day Honours for worthy contributors

Two valuable contributors to the Australian Paralympic Movement have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List.

IPC to finalise Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games sports...

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will this Saturday announce the final line-up of sports for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.