Paris 2024

Paris 2024. | Newsreel

Half the world watched the Paris 2024 Games

Well over half the world’s population watched the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has publicly released its
Read more18 February 2025
Woman in wheelchair taking dog for a walk. | Newsreel

Paralympics shine light on access needs

The drawing power of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which started today, is being used to shine a light on the benefits of assistive technology. The World Health
Read more29 August 2024
Australian Paralympian Taymon Kenton-Smith. | Newsreel

Medal incentive equity for Paralympians

Australia’s para-athletes will have the same financial incentives for winning medals at the Paris Games as our Olympians. Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells said
Read more27 August 2024
Wheelchair rugby players. | Newsreel

Try wheelchair rugby then cheer on Steelers

The first day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be celebrated through a free event on the Sunshine Coast where locals, of all abilities, can try wheelchair rugby
Read more27 August 2024
Paralympic athlete and coach. | Newsreel

AIS to double Para coaches for Brisbane 2032

With the Paris Paralympics set to start next week, Australia has unveiled plans to double the number of Para coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032. Australian Sports
Read more20 August 2024
Eiffel Tower with Olympic Rings

Brisbane should the be friendliest Games ever

Brisbane 2032 organisers can build on a decades-strong legacy and channel Australia’s volunteer spirit, an opportunity missed in Paris, according to one of the many
Read more17 August 2024
Brisbane sign at South Bank

Welcome back party for Paris athletes

Queensland’s Paris Olympians and Paralympians will be celebrated at a “welcome home” event in September. The State Government and Brisbane City Council announced
Read more15 August 2024
The Aquatics centre and Stade de France. | Newsreel

Five lessons from Paris for Brisbane 2032

By Max Goonan Forget the amazing medal tally just for a moment. Hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games shouldn’t be a competition amongst nations, but rather a
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Paris Day 16

Paris OIympics: All Australian results from every day

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Sunday, August 11:   Athletics Women’s Marathon: Australia (Jessica Stenson) 11th Australia (Genevieve Gregson)
Read more12 August 2024
Paris Day 15

Paris OIympics Results Australia: Day 15

Australian results at the Paris Olympics, Saturday, August 10:   Golf Women’s Individual Stroke Play: Australia (Hannah Green) -6 (4th) Australia (Minjee Lee)
Read more11 August 2024