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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...

Paralympics Australia Welcomes Government's Commit...

The announcement by the Australian Government to upgrade the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has been welcomed by Paralympics Australia (PA). PA President Alison

Aussie Triathlon Stars Set For Global Showdown

The moment of truth is rapidly approaching for Australia’s leading Para-triathletes as they try to sure up their prospects of qualifying for the Paris Paralympics with strong res

‘I’m A Better Athlete Now I’m A Mother’

Paralympian Vanessa Low holds many titles, but there’s one that she holds closest to her heart, a mum. Low will spend Mother’s Day celebrating with her husband, three-time

Silver Haul Ignites Boccia Team’s Golden Dreams

Strong results at the recent Montreal World Boccia Cup in Canada have Australia’s leading boccia players feeling confident ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Daniel Mi

Aussie Paralympians ‘Spreading The Love’ To Pa...

Nearby the nearly 400 hundred kit bags filled with thousands of items for our Paris-bound Australian Paralympic Team lie three pallets of goods packed and ready to be sent to a riv

Snow Stars Celebrate Special Night

Growing up, all Ben Tudhope wanted was to become a professional snowboarder. Now, he’s not only a widely respected three-time Paralympian but a six-time Para-athlete of the Yea