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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...

Four Paralympians To Attend Biggest ‘Come And Tr...

Para-alpine skiing star Melissa Perrine understands why participation in winter sports isn’t higher in Australia - most obviously that most of us don’t live among snow - but sh

Dylan Alcott Receives Second Major Honour This Yea...

2022 has been a great year for Dylan Alcott (AO). He’s been named Australian of the Year, retired from Wheelchair Tennis as the world number one, and it has been announced he wil

Skill And Courage Typify Australia’s Beijing 202...

Australia’s campaign at Beijing 2022 has finished with two champions calling it a day, some exciting future stars scoring brilliant results and a treasured bronze medal that felt

Fairytale Finish Eludes Para-alpine Stalwart

Mitchell Gourley set out at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics to prove he was still one of the world’s best competitive skiers.

Snowboard Medallist Tudhope Named Closing Ceremony...

Nearly a decade since he carried the Australian flag at the Sochi Games a 14-year-old boy, newly-crowned Paralympic medallist Ben Tudhope has been named the nation’s flag bearer

Gratitude, Pride And A Few Tears As Perrine's Care...

The tears rolling down Mel Perrine’s cheeks told the story. The fairytale finish to her exceptional career so many had wished for was not to be.