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Cole To Lead Australian Youth Team At Trinbago 2023 - News
Paralympic swimming icon Ellie Cole OAM has been appointed as Australian Team General Manager for the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.
One of Australia’s most decorated female swimmers, Cole has…
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New Winter Games Chef De Mission To Provide Rare Skill Combination - News
Paralympics Australia’s preparations for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in northern Italy are underway with Ben Troy named Australian Team Chef de Mission.
Troy has been Paralympics Australia’s General Manager…
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Paralympic Leaders: ‘Gender Equity Lifts Us All’ - News
Two of the leading figures in Australia’s Paralympic movement have delivered the powerful International Women’s Day message that gender equity – like an equitable sport system – is in the…
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Wheelchair Rugby Trio In Paris For Women’s Cup - News
Australia will be represented by two World Champions and a bright up-and-comer at the Women’s Cup in Paris, starting on Thursday, the only international event exclusively for women in wheelchair…
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Para-Athletes To Help Drive LGBTIQ+ Inclusion In Sport - News
Paralympic Games representatives Nikki Ayers and Maria Strong are among 16 athletes who have been named as Thrive with Pride ambassadors, starting a six-month tenure in which they’ll drive inclusion…
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Australian Gliders To Face Paralympic Champions At Osaka Cup - News
The progress of the Australian Gliders wheelchair basketball program will be tested in Japan this week, as coach Craig Campbell pieces together the squad that will carry the nation’s hopes…
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The Swimmer, Basketballer And Sprinter Challenging Our Wheelchair Rugby Stars - News
Australian Steelers officials have moved to ensure there is no complacency after the team’s incredible win at the World Championships last year, selecting a side for the Japan Para Wheelchair…
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Potential New Paralympic Sports Announced For LA28 - News
Organisers of the Los Angeles Paralympics have permission to recommend either Para-climbing or Para-surfing for inclusion in 2028, after the International Paralympic Committee this week released its first round list…
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Davidson And Weekes Set For Summer Series Showdown - News
Paralympic gold and silver medallist Heath Davidson has helped launch the Australian Wheelchair Tennis Summer Series, which will culminate in the world’s best players competing for the Australian Open.
The…
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