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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...

Paralympic Deadline Nears For Paris Triathlete Hop...

Australia has secured two bronze medals at the World Triathlon Para Series Swansea, with Sam Harding (PTVI) and guide Aaron Royle delivering a strong first performance together, an

Rowing World Champions Get An Off-The-Water Scare�...

The convincing win by Australia’s PR3 mixed double scull duo Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager at the World Rowing Cup event in Poland last week was achieved under the stress of a

Governor-General Hosts Paralympic Archery Team Ann...

Australia’s biggest Paralympic Games archery team in 40 years has been unveiled at a memorable event at Admiralty House in Sydney, hosted by Paralympics Australia’s Patron-in-C

Tax Appeal Supports Athletes Chasing Paris Dreams�...

Help tomorrow’s Para-athletes discover their sporting passion: Donate today Australian Paralympic Team co-captain for Paris 2024 Curtis McGrath is one of Australia’s leading Pa

Paralympics Australia Names Swimming Team For Par...

The thirty swimmers selected to represent Australia at the Paris Paralympic Games are a blend of some of the most exciting, experienced and successful swimmers to ever feature on a

Flying Kangaroo Gives Australian Paralympic Team A...

The Australian Paralympic Team for Paris 2024 will travel on a Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner specially illustrated with a ‘GO AUSTRALIA’ graphic on each side of the plane, bookm