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Changing the para-digm

Para-athletes will get extra support at the WA Institute of Sport as a part of new state government funding.

In an Olympic year, the feel-good stories of elite athletes are everywhere. But what about those who work just as hard, but never make it?

If grassroots sporting programs for Aboriginal children lack funding, what happens to the number of Indigenous Olympians in the future?

Perth’s South Sudanese community is in raptures after the Olympic feats of Peter Bol in the 800m final.

The postponed Olympics has brought positives for some athletes.

Skateboarders say the sport needs more government support to prepare for the 2020 Olympics and beyond.

As WA junior chefs prepare for an international competition, the local industry is struggling to recruit and keep apprentices.

Ashleigh Nelson has torn her ACL and will not represent her country at the Rio Olympics.

Brant Garvey didn’t learn to run until he was 28.