Olympics

Over 50 per cent of the athlete quota spots for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will be given to women, for the first time. 

Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

Algerian boxing gold medallist Imane Khelif accuses the International Boxing Association of making “false and offensive” gender accusations.

Months after announcing her retirement from cycling, Grace Brown has won the Crono des Nations individual time trial.

Paris 2024 organisers have paid tribute to marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died last week after her former boyfriend set her on fire.

Australian swimmer Alexa Leary has broken the women’s 100m freestyle S9 in a world record time of 59.53 seconds at the Paralympic Games. 

British para archer Jodie Grinham has made history on the world stage, winning a bronze medal in women’s individual archery.  

At the Paralympic Games, Australia’s sports women who have clinched huge wins in table tennis, cycling and triathlon. 

Here are ten female Paralympians to watch compete in Paris. Their stories are true representations of resilience.

Sue Hunt AM has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Foundation, with plans to increase participation in sport.

Paralympians who win medals at the Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games will receive financial rewards. 

Following days of media scrutiny, break dancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has spoken out through Instagram about the devastating ordeal.