Elizabeth Wright

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Elizabeth Wright

Australia will be represented by a team of 14 athletes at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The event will welcome 1,500 competitors from 102 countries, spread across eight sportsThe World Winter Games will run from March 8 to 15. Alpine skier Lauren Kerjan says her racing suit makes her feel like a superhero.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Elizabeth Wright

During the Boxing Day Test last year, Akanksha Swarup was cheering on her favourite cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah. The world's best bowler had a remarkable summer, picking up 32 wickets across five Test matches. But he couldn't quite match what Swarup achieved one Saturday afternoon in north-west Sydney. "I took 18 wickets," she said.

Dec 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elizabeth Wright

Sailing is in Alyson Gearing's blood — she has fond childhood memories of going out on the water with her dad, and after she had her own children, her brother invited her to compete with him in his two-person skiff. But one challenge the 63-year-old hasn't faced until now is the world-famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Gearing, who has lived with hearing loss for 20 years, knows she'll face several obstacles during the race, including difficulties communicating with her crewmates.

Nov 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elizabeth Wright

Tallow Ra's obsession with wheelchair basketball runs deep; it's all he can talk about. Earlier this year he even begged to stay home from a family holiday so he could keep training. The 12-year-old plays for the Hills Hornets in Sydney, after being introduced to the sport two years ago. "I think it's just the competitiveness and competing for something, it's really fun," Tallow said.

Sep 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elizabeth Wright

The Paralympics is the jewel in the crown for disabled athletes, the culmination of hard work and big dreams. They're also incredibly important because they provide a pathway to sport that, before the existence of the Games, was extremely limited for disabled people. But this year, two Paralympic athletes have achieved the "double double" of Paralympics and Olympic selection. Last month, Australian Melissa Tapper and Brazilian Bruna Alexandre, battled it out in the Olympic table tennis arena.