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Paralympics Australia Appoints First Female Chef de Mission For Winter Paralympics

Kate McLoughlin will today be confirmed as Chef de Mission of the Australian Team for the Beijing Winter Paralympics in 2022. McLoughlin became the first female Chef de Mission to be appointed by Paralympics Australia for Rio 2016 and was highly praised for the performance-driven, inclusive and supportive environment she fostered within the Australian Team,...

From Being Bullied To Leading The Belles

Australian Belles captain Meica Horsburgh has revealed that being bullied as a teenager drove her to the edge, but being introduced to goalball “100 percent” saved her life. In

Chen Brings Hope Through Coaching

Tokyo 2020 hopeful Jessy Chen has returned to the place where his table tennis career began almost 15 years ago. This time coaching people with newly acquired disabilities at the R

Ashley Adams: A lifelong contribution to Shooting ...

Rifle athlete Ashley Adams lived life to the fullest and not even a motorbike accident at the age of 26, which saw him become a paraplegic, could slow him down. Adams was a five-ti

Paralympian Stephanie Morton Announces Retirement

2012 Paralympic Games gold medalist Stephanie Morton OAM, 29, has announced her immediate retirement from international cycling after a ten-year international career which spanned

Paralympian Aaron Chatman Announces Retirement

Two-time Paralympian Aaron Chatman has announced his intention to retire from elite competition. A talented high jumper in the T47 class, Chatman made a significant contribution to

London Champion On Track For Comeback

Kelly Cartwright says she’s mentally stronger than ever, as the Paralympic gold medallist works towards a dramatic return to Para-athletics after years chasing other pursuit