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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...

Universal Design Guide Working Towards True Inclus...

Paralympics Australia has released a new guide to ensure a level playing field for people with a disability wanting to get involved in sports. The Universal Design Guide for cr

World Champion Boccia Stars Confirmed For Paris 20...

Australia will be represented in boccia at the Paris Paralympic Games by two athletes, two ramp operators and a support crew whose united efforts have proved a world-beating combin

Steelers Take Silver, Set Sights On Paris 2024 Suc...

The Australian Steelers’ decade-long drought at the Canada Cup will continue after Japan defeated them 54-46 in Monday’s final to claim the gold medal. The Steelers entered the

Steelers To Play For Gold At Canada Cup

The Australian Steelers will finalise their Paris 2024 preparations by playing for a gold medal at the 2024 Canada Cup on Monday. The Steelers concluded the round-robin competition

Gold Or Sixth? Steelers Still Uncertain At Canada ...

A heavy loss to Japan on Saturday means the Australian Steelers now face a rocky road to the medal podium at the 2024 Canada Cup in Vancouver. With the world’s top six teams comp

Paris 2024 Medal Mystery Deepens At Canada Cup

For wheelchair rugby fans looking for an indication on which teams will win a medal at the Paris Paralympic Games, the opening day of the 2024 Canada Cup only added to the uncertai