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Japan win WWR Asia-Oceania Championship to seal Paris 2024 place

  • Wheelchair Rugby News

Japan sealed a place at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with an 11-point victory against world champions Australia

through the competition, starting with a 51-40 win against New Zealand, then coming from behind to beat Australia

53-46.They overcame South Korea 70-18, and edged their second match of the Championship against Australia

just prior to the tournament, which meant that they didn’t have their ideal team look they had wanted".Australia


Geoff Berkeley: Flying disc showing how sport can be self-officiated in era of video referees

  • Inside the Blogs

With 20 minutes gone and Japan leading 3-1, Britain's Katie Melville delivered a long pass that saw the disc hanging in the air.

out which he feels underlines the good nature of the sport.It came in the gold-medal match between Australia

signal the score after spotting that Carr had managed to keep her toe in touch.Goff’s call had given Australia


Disc golf targeting shot at Olympics after securing World Games return

  • World Flying Disc Federation

Disc golf is lining up a shot at featuring at the Olympic Games after securing a place on the programme for the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.

Mead believes that disc golf’s popularity in Australia could also boost its chances of featuring at Brisbane

Disc golf is really big in Australia so who knows?" added Mead."


China edge Japan for record-equalling 12th FIBA Women's Asia Cup title

  • Basketball

China defeated Japan 73-71 in Sydney to claim their first International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Asia Cup title since 2011.

Five team along with compatriot Li Meng.Joining the duo was Japanese star Mai Yamamoto, Alice Kunek of Australia

Hosts Australia finished on a high, defeating New Zealand 81-59 to win the bronze medal.It was dominating


USA crowned World Lacrosse Men's Championship winners for 11th time

  • World Lacrosse Men’s Championship

The United States won their 11th World Lacrosse Men's Championship title by defeating Canada 10-7 in the final.

 In the third-place match, the Haudenosaunee defeated Australia 11-6 to win their third consecutive

bronze medal in the tournament.While Australia were the better team in the beginning, Haudenosaunee

goals and 38 points, the most in the tournament.Lyle Thompson also got three goals and an assist as Australia



WFDF stepping up drive to find bidders for 2025 and 2026 after search "struggle"

  • World Flying Disc Federation

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has launched its call for bids for events held in 2025 and 2026 here - but admits it has struggled to find new hosts due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Championships from November 1 to 5 this year.Next year is set to see the World Ultimate Championships head to Australia

that have yet to find a location to go ahead in 2026.Several WFDF tournaments are due to be held in Australia



Japan and China set up another final at FIBA Women's Asia Cup

  • Basketball

Defending champions Japan cruised past New Zealand as hosts Australia lost to China in the semi-finals

Japan crushed New Zealand 88-52 in Sydney while China got the better of Australia 74-60.Right from the

China twice in the final.New Zealand will take on the hosts for a first-ever medal in the event while Australia


World Taekwondo praises Australian federation for governance development

  • Taekwondo

World Taekwondo has recognised Australian Taekwondo as one of the top national member associations for best practice governance after it received an A1 rating in the International Federation's review.

Board and executive team have worked incredibly hard to transform the administration of Taekwondo in Australia

 "We are delighted with this outcome as we strive to be the safest martial art in Australia," she


Olympic cycling champion Browne dies aged 92

  • Cycling

Australia's Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Ian Browne has died at the age of 92.

clinching Commonwealth glory at Cardiff 1958 in the 10 mile scratch race.Browne went on to represent Australia

Australian Olympic Team (@ausolympicteam)A decade later, Browne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia


Canada Soccer faces financial woes before FIFA Women's Cup as bankruptcy might be option

  • World Cup

Canada Soccer's interim general secretary Jason de Vos has revealed that the organisation may need to consider filing for bankruptcy in an admission that underlines the body’s financial woes before the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The reigning Olympic champions are preparing to compete at next month’s tournament in Australia and New

the third-place playoff to the United States.Canada have been placed in Group B along with co-hosts Australia