More than 100 Para-athletes including snowsport athletes, will continue chasing their dreams at upcoming summer and winter Paralympics with the backing of a critical funding boost from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia.
Listening to Ben Tudhope’s poetic explanation of why he loves snowboarding, it’s easy to think of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic medallist as a wise old man of Australian snow sport.
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For starters, it’s pronounced ‘Gun-ev’.
The other thing you need to know about Georgia Gunew is that this Brisbane-based beachgoer is happiest tearing down a ski run at speeds approaching 100 kilometres per hour, trusting her guide Ethan Jackson to act as her eyes.
Snow Australia continues to create new opportunities for inclusive snowsports with the launch of its first-ever Adaptive Festival, which was launched last weekend.
The Federal Government’s strong and continued backing of the Australian Paralympic Movement has been applauded by Paralympics Australia after $2.068 million in new funding was announced to support the 2026 Australian Paralympic Winter Team.
The 2025 Snow Australia Awards recognise the achievements of athletes across the 2024/25 season and we are pleased to announce the Athletes of the Year in Paralympic Disciplines.
As the northern hemisphere competition season winds down, we look back at the accomplishments of Australian athletes who have been doing us proud on the global stage.
Ben Tudhope has made his way onto the Para Snowboard World Championships podium yet again after finishing third in the SB-LL2 Snowboard Cross at Big White, Canada earlier today.