Brianna Keyes turns ankle injury into wheelchair handball career

Canberran Brianna Keyes played handball for over 15 years. A freak ankle injury and botched surgeries ended her able-bodied career. She switched to wheelchair handball, and her experience got her selected for the world championships in Spain this month.

Why it mattersHer story shows how athletes can find new paths after career-ending injuries. It also brings attention to wheelchair handball as a Paralympic sport.

AustraliaKeyes is helping build wheelchair handball in Australia ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics, where the sport could become an official event.

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Premier won't budge on Rockhampton Olympic rowing despite World Rowing doubts

Queensland's Premier says the Fitzroy River will host 2032 Olympic rowing despite doubts from World Rowing. Their approval has not yet come.

Why it mattersIf World Rowing or the IOC blocks the Rockhampton plan, Queensland would need a new venue. It must happen at the last minute. This would disrupt the 2032 Games schedule.