Ten VIS athletes were in full force at the 2023 Para-Athletic World Championships in Paris, bringing home an impressive 6 medals out of Australia’s 14 total medals.
Para Sport
Emily Petricola living with an invisible disability
World MS Day takes place on 30 May each year. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). At just 27 years old, VIS para-cyclist Emily Petricola was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), her story is one of belief, bravery and resilience.
Rollers and Gliders Gear Up for Dubai
VIS scholarship holders Isabel Martin and Laura Davoli have been selected in the 12-strong Australian Gliders team to compete at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federations (IWBF) World Championships next month in Dubai.
VIS hosts Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) hosted a four-day Wheelchair Basketball challenge for the National Institute Network (NIN) at the Hangar in Melbourne.