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Gourley and Badenhorst chosen as Australian co-captains at Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympics

  • Paralympics

Two-time Paralympian Alpine-skier Mitchell Gourley and Para-snowboarder Joany Badenhorst have been announced as co-captains of the Australian team for Pyeongchang 2018. 

Alpine skiing and snowboarding.Mitchell Gourley is among those chosen as athlete leaders ©Getty Images“Australia

“But it has never been more difficult to win a Winter Paralympic medal and for Australia to continue

Paralympic culture, which will provide a critical platform for success on the global stage in Pyeongchang.”Australia


Airline boss Hrdlicka becomes first female President of Tennis Australia

  • Tennis

executive of Jetstar Group, is seeking to spearhead a new era of growth and prosperity at Tennis Australia

leadership across the sport and we need everyone working together to deliver great outcomes around Australia

“Tennis Australia has undergone an unprecedented period of growth this past decade.

 "Craig Tiley [the Tennis Australia chief executive] and his team have done a remarkable job to

Steve Healy stood down as Tennis Australia President to pursue business interests in April.Vice-president


Defending champions Australia make strong start to IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

Australia made an emphatic start to their men's title defence on the opening day of the 2017 International

today's competition ©IWBFThe women’s competition opened with another victory for the hosts.China overcame Australia

from August 17 to 26.With only two spots available at the World Championships for the women’s teams, Australia


Moloney to captain Australia at Fast5 Netball World Series

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Netball Australia has announced Kate Moloney as captain of the Australian team that will compete at the

players-a-side, shortened quarters, multiple point shots and double point power plays.Moloney will lead Australia

“We can’t wait to have this team out there representing Australia, bringing flair to the court with


Entries announced for 2017 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters

  • Wheelchair Tennis

Entries have been announced for the 2017 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, which are scheduled to take place in English town Loughborough from November 29 to December 3.

field of six players.World number two Andy Lapthorne of Britain, world number three Dylan Alcott of Australia



World Championship qualification on the line at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

The 2017 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships are due to begin tomorrow in Beijing, where qualification for places at next year’s World Championships will be up for grabs.

competition, the 14 teams will be split into four pools and play a round-robin.Defending champions Australia

Mohammadreza Dastyar said.With only two spots available at the World Championships for the women’s teams, Australia

their passage to Hamburg.Tomorrow’s men’s action on court one is due to see China face Afghanistan, Australia

Saudi Arabia, and South Korea and the UAE.Beginning the women’s competition will be China’s clash with Australia


Olympic silver medallist Groves cleared of wrongdoing after whereabouts breach

  • Swimming

Australia's Olympic silver medallist Madeline Groves has been cleared of wrongdoing after a third breach of anti-doping whereabouts rules and will be free to compete at next year's Commonwealth Games.

have been compliant with all anti-doping policies throughout my career," Groves said in a Swimming Australia

house.He is currently banished from using any pools or working with any coaches affiliated with Swimming Australia

continue to offer her our support as she plans for life and training beyond this process," Swimming Australia


Captains and coaches gather for official launch of 2017 Rugby League World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Captains and coaches of all 14 nations set to compete at this year’s Rugby League World Cup have gathered in Australian city Brisbane today to officially launch the tournament.

sport's flagship event, scheduled to start on Friday (October 27), will be played in 13 cities across Australia

trophy at the official launch in Brisbane today ©Getty Images"The World Cup is huge for our game," Australia

We don’t have fond memories of the last World Cup in Australia in 2008 [when they lost 34-20 to New Zealand

Australia are the defending World Cup champions ©Getty ImagesPeponis said the World Cup would not only

or New Zealand lifted the trophy was in France in 1972 when Great Britain triumphed.Since then, Australia


Batuleviciute wins women's UIPM Champion of Champions event in Doha

  • Modern Pentathlon

Lina Batuleviciute of Lithuania became the International Modern Pentathlon Union Champion of Champions today after a fine performance in the women's event in Doha.

the absence of world champion Gulnaz Gubaydullina of Russia, the Olympic champion Chloe Esposito of Australia


Lee battles to two epic wins on opening day of ITTF World Cup

  • Table Tennis

South Korea's Lee Sang-su won two epic seven set encounters on the opening day of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup begins tomorrow in Liège.

Africa did enjoy opening day success ©Getty ImagesThe wildcard entry first cruised past David Powell of Australia



Kenya change Chef de Mission for Gold Coast 2018 again

  • Gold Coast 2018

Kenya has replaced its Chef de Mission for next year's Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast for a third time.

appointment and pledge to work closely with NOCK to ensure that we have a great team to represent Kenya in Australia


EPFL wants a fairer share of cash across football leagues in Europe

  • Football

The umbrella body that brings together professional football leagues throughout Europe are to address a growing financial gap between the hugely successful Champions League and the second-tier Europa League as they seek to maintain a 'magic in football'.

club Manchester City in September 2008, now also have Atlético Torque (Uruguay) , Melbourne City in Australia


Eversheds Sutherland to be legal advisers to Rugby League World Cup 2021

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Eversheds Sutherland has been appointed as “Official Legal Services Partner of the Rugby League World Cup 2021” , the first partner to sign up for the event in England. 

The tournament will see 16 nations taking part from all over the globe, including England, Australia

January 2018 to select venues for the tournament.This year's Rugby League World Cup is due to start in Australia