Australia at the 2020 Summer Paralympics

Australia will be participating at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021.

Australia at the
2020 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeAUS
NPCAustralian Paralympic Committee
Websitewww.paralympic.org.au
in Tokyo
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Administration

In May 2017, Paralympics Australia announced Kate McLoughlin as the Chef de Mission, McLoughlin held the position at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.[1] In November 2019, wheelchair rugby player Ryley Batt and table tennis player Daniela di Toro, were named as co-captains.[2]

Fundraising

Paralympics Australia is aiming to send one of Australia’s largest ever Paralympic Teams to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at a cost in excess of $10 million. Athletes from more than 15 sports will be supported by pilots and guides for vision impaired athletes, ramp assistants for boccia athletes, coaches, managers and operational personnel including medical, technical, and administration staff. In February 2019, the Australian Government announced funding of $8 million to effectively manage the planning, coordination and delivery of the Australian Paralympic Team at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Paralympics Australia aims to raise the outstanding $2.5 million for the 2020 Team through fundraising efforts, corporate sponsors and State Government support.[3]

Broadcasting

Seven West Media has signed an agreement with the Australian Paralympic Committee for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.[4]

Sports

By December 2020, Paralympics Australia had yet to confirm Australia's attendance at Tokyo 2020, or nominate which sports would be represented.[5]

Goalball
Main article: Goalball at the 2020 Summer Paralympics

The Australian women's goalball team qualified in a ranking tournament in the USA in June–July 2019. There may be up to six athletes in the team, as well as three coaching staff.

Wheelchair rugby
Main article: Wheelchair rugby at the 2020 Summer Paralympics

Australia qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics after win the 2019 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship in Sydney.

See also

References
  1. "McLoughlin begins her second term as Australian Paralympic Chef de Mission". Paralympics Australia website. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  2. "Di Toro and Batt to captain 2020 Australian Paralympic Team". Paralympics Australia. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  3. "Federal Government boost for Australia's 2020 Paralympic Team". Paralympics Australia website. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  4. Knox, David. "Seven announces Paralympics Tokyo 2020 deal". TV Tonight website. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  5. "#ReadySetTokyo - Sports". Paralympics Australia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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