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Latest news: Paralympic Games

Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals

Petricola stars as Aussie clinch velodrome medals

Emily Petricola is a back-to-back Paralympic gold medallist after leading Australia's dominance at the velodrome alongside Korey Boddington.

Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed

Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed

Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed

Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed

Sam Rizzo has the chance to cement himself as a familiar face for Australians as the wheelchair racer gears up for his Paralympic debut.

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold

From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold

Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.

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Steelers suffer early wheelchair rugby blow in GB loss

Steelers suffer early wheelchair rugby blow in GB loss

Australia's quest for a Paralympic wheelchair rugby gold medal is on shaky ground after a defeat against Great Britain.

Paralympics open as Paris vows to host 'fun revolution'

Paralympics open as Paris vows to host 'fun revolution'

Paris has been urged to host a Paralympic Games typified by revolution, after the French capital put on an enthralling opening ceremony.

Paris's cobbles to test de Rozario's marathon defence

Paris's cobbles to test de Rozario's marathon defence

Flagbearer Madison de Rozario said she felt her heart sinking when she came face to face with the cobbled streets she must conquer to defend her marathon gold.

Vernon eyes Paralympic medal on top of bush footy flags

Vernon eyes Paralympic medal on top of bush footy flags

After breaking his neck and becoming a premiership-winning bush footy coach, Beau Vernon has found a purpose in wheelchair rugby.

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Archer Lee aiming for more on Paralympics debut

Archer Lee aiming for more on Paralympics debut

Archer Lee aiming for more on Paralympics debut

Archer Lee aiming for more on Paralympics debut

Para-archer Ameera Lee has taken a challenging road to Paris but one she has fully embraced as she targets Paralympic success.

McGrath to spearhead Australia's Paralympic medal hunt

McGrath to spearhead Australia's Paralympic medal hunt

McGrath to spearhead Australia's Paralympic medal hunt

McGrath to spearhead Australia's Paralympic medal hunt

Curtis McGrath wants to pick up where he left off in Tokyo and lead from the front as co-captain of Australia's Paralympic team in Paris.

Wheelchair basketball teen Leard set to shine in Paris

Wheelchair basketball teen Leard set to shine in Paris

Wheelchair basketball teen Leard set to shine in Paris

Wheelchair basketball teen Leard set to shine in Paris

Eithen Leard is eager to leave an impression as he heads to his first Paralympic Games as part of Australia's wheelchair basketball side.

'Worst nightmare': Injury fuels Parker's Paris dream

'Worst nightmare': Injury fuels Parker's Paris dream

'Worst nightmare': Injury fuels Parker's Paris dream

'Worst nightmare': Injury fuels Parker's Paris dream

Lauren Parker has detailed a horrific training ride accident that has forced Australia's highly-rated para-triathlete into a change of style.

Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool

Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool

Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool

Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool

After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.

Para-swimmer Patterson hungry for more gold medal glory

Para-swimmer Patterson hungry for more gold medal glory

Para-swimmer Patterson hungry for more gold medal glory

Para-swimmer Patterson hungry for more gold medal glory

Driven by an unshakable ethos set by long-time coach Harley Connolly, swimmer Lakeisha Patterson is bent on growing her Paralympic gold medal haul in Paris.

De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers

De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers

De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers

De Rozario, Hall named Paralympics flagbearers

Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Australia's wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, are determined to reclaim Paralympic gold in Paris after a disappointing campaign in Tokyo.

Paralympics Australia chief quits ahead of Paris Games

Catherine Clark has quit as chief executive officer of Paralympics Australia just eight weeks before the start of the Paris Games.

From Baghdad to Paris, Ahmed Kelly still making waves

Born in Baghdad, Ahmed Kelly became an Australian citizen in 2009 and is determined to bring home a gold medal for his adopted nation at his fourth Paralympics.

'Superhuman' para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris

After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.

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Record funding boost for Australia's Olympic hopefuls

Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.

Archery star Milne on target for Paris Paralympic medal

Australian para-archery coach Ricci Cheah is backing star Jonathon Milne to claim another Paralympics medal, after he ended the country's podium drought in Rio.

Hall to equal Paralympic swim benchmark in Paris

Australia will send 30 swimmers to the Paralympic Games in Paris, with Brenden Hall to race at his fifth Games.

Paralympians feel empowered modelling 2024 uniforms

The Australian Paralympics team has unveiled their specially-tailored uniforms as part of Australian Fashion Week ahead of the competition in Paris.

Parker wins again in two-sport Paris Paralympic push

Australian Paralympic star Lauren Parker has extended her triathlon winning streak, a week after claiming three cycling gold medals in Belgium.

McGrath warms up for Paris Paralympics with world title

Curtis McGrath and Susan Seipel have won gold and bronze medals for Australia at the paracanoe world championships in Szeged, Hungary.

'Decaying' sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover

The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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