25 September 2026 - How about Brisbane 2032?

Do you believe you could be a successful Paralympian? Or perhaps you already are one?

And do you think you have a real shot at competing in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games?

Great!

But then again... in which sport?

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is currently offering a great opportunity to get introduced to various Paralympic sports. Although there was a chance to try them out last week, that opportunity remains available this coming week as well. This week, you can still get introduced to Boccia, para road cycling and para track cycling, Para swimming, and Para archery.

Here are the details:

Boccia – Monday, 28 September at MSAC (Albert Park), from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Para Road Cycling – Tuesday, 29 September at Casey Fields (Cranbourne), from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Para Track Cycling – Wednesday, 30 September at DISC (Darebin), from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Para Swimming – MSAC (Albert Park), from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Para Archery – Thursday, 1 October at Diamond Valley Archers. Time TBC.

Still have questions? For more information, you can contact the VIS Para Unit.

www.vis.org.au/para-sport-unit/

Will we see you at the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games? Good luck!

Photos: Paralympic Australia

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24 September 2026 - World Championship Para triathlon 2026 in Spain

There are several ways to measure greatness, but the simplest metric is usually the safest. When it comes to triathlon, gold medals are the currency in which we primarily deal and at this week’s World Para Championships one athlete is chasing the victory that would lift him to unprecedented heights in the sport.

The 2026 Triathlon World Championship Final is taking place in Pontevedra, Spain. This week-long triathlon event kicked off on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with the Parade of Nations and the opening ceremony, and culminates on Sunday, September 27, with the crowning of the elite world champions. Pontevedra shares a special bond with the sport of triathlon.

The Australian Para team consists of five women (Anu Francis-SA, Lauren Parker-NSW, Caroline Baird-QLD, Maggie Sandles-VIC, Grace Brimelow-QLD) and six men (David Bryant-WA, Sam Harding-ACT, Thomas Goodman-QLD, Matthew Engesser-NSW, Jack Howel-VIC, Jeremy Peacock-VIC). In total, three guides from Australia are also participating: Lauren Sprague (partnered with Maggie Sandles), Sophie Walker (partnered with Caroline Baird), and Aaron Royle (partnered with Sam Harding).

Anu Francis and Lauren Parker are defending their titles of 2025.

On Friday 25 September at 10.00 local time (18.00 Melbourne time) the Para Triathlon will start. On Sunday 27 September at 09.00 local time (17.00 Melbourne time) The Para triathlon mixed relay will start.

You can watch the Para World Championship live on the website www.triathlonlive.io

Parasport Support wishes all athletes the best of luck!

Photos: AUS Triathlon

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20 September 2026 - THAT’S HOW YOU DO IT! AUSTRALIA World Champion Wheelchair Basketball!

The men’s wheelchair basketball team of Australia has just become world champion by defeating Italy in the final with 81-57. Throughout the match, Australia showed that they were the better side. Right from the start, a three-pointer made it clear that Australia was playing for the win, and they pulled ahead to 21–14 by the end of the first quarter. The gap in points stays in the second quarter, and a buzzer-beating three-pointer sent the Italian team to the locker room with a clear message: 47–31.

After the half time break, the Italian started better than Australian team and came back to 47-37, but then it was Australia again. After 54-41 and 60-41 the third quart finished in 66-43. In the fourth and final quarter, it was a matter of staying calm and maintaining the lead. The Australian men's team had other ideas, however; they kept scoring points attack after attack, managing to widen the gap against Italy to 75-50 and 79-53. After the final whistle and a score of 81–57, Australia emerged as the winner and the 2026 world champion.

Congratulations to this team.

Has your interest in wheelchair basketball grown?

Check out the website www.wba.net.au to find out where you can get started in your area.