$1.35 million boost for WA athletes heading to Paris 2024
The State Government has announced more than $1.3 million in funding to assist our Western Australian Institute of Sport >
Why Wheelchair Rugby Is The Best Fit For Lambird
By David Sygall, Paralympics Australia. WAIS Athlete Robyn Lambird looks back fondly on her time playing wheelchair basketball. The >
WAIS athletes nominated for Paralympics Australia Awards
Swimmer Ben Popham and athletics graduate Madison de Rozario have been nominated for awards at the Paralympics Australia Awards for their Tokyo Paralympic performances.
Zoe Dix headed to Tokyo as Boccia ramp assistant
Zoe Dix has made her first Paralympic Team with a ticket to Tokyo as a Boccia ramp assistant to Spencer Cotie
Name Change and Federal Funding Boost for Paralympics Australia
A new era begins today as Paralympics Australia becomes the new name of the organisation formerly known as the Australian Paralympic Committee.
APC Reappoints McLoughlin as Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has announced the appointment of Kate McLoughlin as Chef de Mission for the 2020 Australian >
Success for Western Australians in Rio
After a successful two weeks at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Western Australia's athletes have come away with a total of six medals.
Success for Western Australians on Paralympic Day Two
Day two of the Paralympics saw a number of Western Australians earn success in the rowing, swimming, athletics and wheelchair basketball.
Paralympic Day Three Wrap Up
Western Australia's athletes have put out a number of admirable performances on day three of the Paralympic Games, competing in the rowing, shooting, triathlon and wheelchair basketball.
Australia’s #Rio2016 Paralympic Team Anticipating Broad Impact and Success
With the countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games now under 100 days to go, the Australian Paralympic Team is aiming to succeed in more ways than just the medal tally according to its Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin.
Funding Boost for Australia’s Paralympic Athletes
Western Australia's Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies has announced the WA State Government will commit $150,000 towards the Australian >
London 2012 Paralympics Medal Tally
WA MEDALLIST TALLY Discipline Athlete Athletics Brad Scott (800m T37) (1500m T37) Cycling Nigel Barley (16km H3 Road Race) Powerlifting >
Silver Medal for the Rollers
With eyes set on a back to back Paralympic Gold, Canada was just too much for the Rollers in the >
Downie Gets Second Gold in Relay
Katherine Downie, once again swimming the third leg in another Paralympic relay, has helped contribute to another Gold medal for >
Gliders Finish with Silver
After a 14 point loss to Germany, the Australian Gliders finish up with an Olympic Silver medal around their necks. >
Barley Ends Up Fourth
WAIS's 37 year old Nigel Barley placed Fourth in his 64km H3 Road race at the Brands Hatch motor racing >
Gliders Going for GOLD!
After defeating the reigning Paralympic Champions the USA 40-39, the Australian Gliders will play for the Gold against Germany later >
Rollers in Gold Medal Match
After their win against the USA 72-63, the Australian Rollers will face off against Canada in Saturday nights Gold Medal >
Aussie Sonar group finish Sixth
After race 11 was cancelled due to lack of wind, the Three-Person Keelboat (sonar) contestants were awarded medals from the >
Gardiner Just Shy of Medal
Darren Gardiner attempted a new personal best of 236kg in the final which left him just shy of a medal. >
SILVER for Barley
54 seconds behind the winner, Rafal Wilk, Nigel Barley was thrilled to clock in at 26:18:34 in the 16k H3 >
Rollers keep Rollin’
After beating Poland 76-53 in their quater final, the Australian Rollers have advanced through to the Semi-finals. Australian captain and >
Gliders Through to Medal Rounds
The Australian Gliders qualified for the medal rounds of the women's wheelchair basketball after defeating Mexico 62-37 in their quarter-final >
Second Medal for Scott
Brad Scott took silver in the 1500m (T37) final Monday night to add to his bronze in 800m on Saturday. >
Aussie Sailors under Pressure
The Aussies need almost perfect races to stay in contention for a Medal. The Australian Three-Person Keelboat (Sonar) including WAIS's >
World Record and a GOLD for Downie
Katherine Downie picked up her first gold medal as a member of the victorious world record breaking 4x100m freestyle relay >
Rollers Remain Undefeated
After their last win against Spain 75-59 on Saturday night, the Australian Rollers continue their winning streak by defeating arch-rivals, >
Knocked Down, But They Get Up Again
After falling to Canada 50-57 on Saturday, the gliders get right back up to defeat the Netherlands 58-49 to secure >
Bronze for Brad
WAIS runner Brad Scott won bronze in the 800m T37 on Saturday night. The 24 year old runner had previously >
Rollers pull out Tough Win
The Australian Rollers dug deep last night to win their Group A game against Turkey, 71-64. The seven point win >
Gliders win Second Game in London
The Australian Gliders have won their second group match at the 2012 London Paralympics, with a comfortable win over Great >
Men’s Basketball Roll over South Africa
The Australian Rollers have made an emphatic start to their title defence at the 2012 London Paralympics after recording a >
Gliders Win in Nail Biting Finish
The Australian Gliders have clinched a thrilling two-point win over Brazil in their opening wheelchair basketball match of the London >
Downie shy of medal in her first of six events
WAIS Paralympic swimmer, Katherine Downie, was just shy of the Bronze medal in her first race at the games. Downie >
Two Paralympic legends inducted in IPC Hall of Fame
Wheelchair Sports WA is proud two of its members will be inducted into the IPC Visa Hall of Fame: Nine time Paralympic gold medallist and wheelchair sports legend Louise Sauvage, and Sauvage's first coach, Frank Ponta.
Rollers Ready for Title Defence
The Australian men's wheelchair basketball team has warmed up for its Paralympic title defence at the London 2012 Games, with a 54-40 win over Columbia at the Lee Valley basketball stadium.
Who Competes in Paralympic Sport?
From August 29 2012, 4,200 athletes with a disability from 160 countries will compete in 20 sports over 11 days during what is expected to be the best Paralympic Games ever!
Madi’s London Focus
With London 2012 just months away, one of our most promising athletes in wheelchair racing, Madison de Rozario, is on track for selection for her second Paralympic Games ... not a bad effort considering the WAIS athlete is just 18 years old.
London Almost Ready to Go for Paralympics
With less than one year to go before the world's eyes turn to London, the British capital is laying the finishing touches for what is set to be the biggest Paralympic Games in history.
Silver for Boxall in Paralympic Play-off
WAIS athlete Grant Boxall has won a silver medal in Beijing after the Australian wheelchair rugby team were edged 53-44 >
Darren “The Bear” Gardiner Lifts Silver in Beijing
Darren Gardiner has won a second successive Paralympic silver in the 100kg+ power lifting competition in Beijing. The WAIS athlete >
WAIS Boys Win Paralympic Gold
WAIS athlete Brad Ness has captained the Australian wheelchair basketball team to the gold medal in Beijing after the rollers >
Australia Through to Murder-Ball Gold Match
WAIS individual scholarship holder Grant Boxall and his Australian wheelchair rugby team have qualified for the gold medal match at >
WA Duo Win Bronze in Women’s Wheelchair Basketball
Western Australian athletes Clare Burzynski and Cobi Crispin were part of the Australian women's wheelchair basketball team that claimed a >
Aussie Rollers Ready for Gold
The Australian Men's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the gold medal match at the Beijing Paralympics after outclassing Great >
WAIS Sailors Win Paralympic Medals in China
The Australian Paralympic sailing team has completed its competition in Qingdao with medals in both the sonar and SKUD18 classes. >
Aussie Rollers Keep on Rollin
WAIS wheelchair basketball athletes Brad Ness, Justin Eveson, Shaun Norris and Michael Hartnett have helped the Australian Rollers continue their >
Porter Wins Gold with Second Gold Medal
WAIS Paralympian Katrina Porter claimed a gold medal last night in the 100m backstroke after breaking her own world record >
World Record for Porter
WAIS individual scholarship holder Katrina Porter has today broken a world record in her heat for the 100m backstroke at >
WA’s Tyson Lawrence Pilots Modra to Paralympic Gold
Western Australia's Tyson Lawrence has helped visually impaired cyclist Kieran Modra to a gold medal in the 4000m pursuit in >
Jarvis Competes in Paralympic Equestrian
WAIS individual scholarship holder Sharon Jarvis has experienced her first taste of Paralympic equestrian action in Hong Kong, riding fifth >
WAIS athletes Score a Win in Wheelchair Basketball
WAIS athlete Brad Ness scored a dramatic last gasp winner for Australia in its 73-72 win over Brazil in its >
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Make Winning Start
Western Australian wheelchair basketball athletes Cobi Crispin and Clare Burzynski have helped Australia to a 59-30 win over Great Britain >
Beijing Paralympics Ready to Go
The Beijing Paralympics begin this weekend with Western Australia and WAIS well represented through eight different sports with 19 athletes >