Paddlers lead the way for Australia’s Paralympic team
Para-canoeists Dylan Littlehales, Curtis McGrath and Susan Seipel have become the first athletes confirmed for Australia's Paralympic team for Paris.
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Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink
A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.
Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
Leary surges to unlikely Para swimming world gold
Alexa Leary's gold medal at the Para Swimming World Championships has capped a remarkable two-year turnaround for the youngster after a traumatic brain injury.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Gabba funding for Olympic makeover unclear
The Queensland government says it's still working on a funding deal for Olympic infrastructure amid reports the Commonwealth no longer wants to fund the Gabba.
Recent reviews spark new Olympic strategy
Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams have made a collective pledge to "win well" in the wake of independent reviews into various sports.
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Webb, Webber among Hall of Fame inductees
Football stars Brad Fittler and Chris Judd, golfer Karrie Webb and F1 champion Mark Webber have been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Plea for peace as Beijing Paralympics end
The Beijing Winter Paralympics, inescapably tied to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have closed with IPC president Andrew Parsons reiterating his calls for peace.
COVID-19 blamed for 34-year Para medal low
Australia have delivered just one medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, the lowest haul in 34 years after a build-up smashed by COVID-19 restrictions.
Tudhope to be Aussie closing flag bearer
Para snowboard cross bronze medallist Ben Tudhope will be Australia's flag bearer at the Beijing Winter Paralympics closing ceremony.
Hanlon impressive in Winter Paras debut
Josh Hanlon has made an impressive Winter Paralympics debut but Australia remains without a para alpine skiing medal in Beijing after Mitch Gourley missed out.
Ex-ruck Hanlon relishing para slalom ride
Once a promising ruckman in the GWS academy, Winter Paralympian Josh Hanlon now relishes the physicality of slalom and giant slalom.
Tudhope wins para snowboard cross bronze
Para snowboarding star Ben Tudhope has claimed bronze in the snowboard cross to snare Australia's first medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Tudhope puts rivalry aside in Games bid
Australia will share a physiotherapist with Ben Tudhope's closest rivals as part of its plan to help the star para snowboarder win gold at the Paralympic Games.
Ukraine central in Para opening ceremony
Eighteen members of Ukraine's delegation were at the Beijing Winter Paralympics opening ceremony amid calls for peace after Russia's invasion.
Jensen delights in Para downhill danger
Patrick Jensen will embrace the "ridiculous and dangerous" nature of downhill skiing when he kicks off Australia's Winter Paralympics campaign in Beijing.
Ukraine’s sporting frontline is in Beijing
Ukraine's Paralympians believe their presence at a Russian-free Winter Games in Beijing is a vital sign that their country is very much alive.
Perrine, Gourley named Para flagbearers
Melissa Perrine and Mitch Gourley will kick off their fourth and final Winter Paralympics as Australia's flagbearers at the Beijing opening ceremony.
Russian athletes banned from Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine.
Russian para athletes kicked out of Games
The International Paralympic Committee has backflipped on its decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Beijing Games.
Backlash as Russians allowed into Games
There has been a backlash against Paralympic chiefs after they decided Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete in the Winter Games.
Tudhope embracing high Paras expectations
Former boy wonder Ben Tudhope is embracing the pressure of being Australia's leading medal hope at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Tight-knit Para team ready for Beijing
Australia's tight-knit Winter Paralympics team are ready to make an impact in Beijing after pushing through the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Injury forces O’Callaghan out of Paras
Jonty O'Callaghan is Australia's heartbreak story of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, with a broken collarbone ruling him out of his second Games.
Tudhope, Perrine named Aust Paras captains
Dual Winter Paralympic bronze medallist Melissa Perrine and young gun Ben Tudhope will co-captain Australia's team at Beijing 2022.
Tudhope headlines Winter Paralympics team
Australia's 10-person team for the Beijing Winter Paralympics has been named with para-snowboarding young gun Ben Tudhope shaping as a medal hope.