Sports - Hawkesbury Post

Paralympian Jasmine Haydon Wins Silver in Paris

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 4, 2024 | News, Sports

Western Sydney University student Jasmine Haydon has made headlines again, this time for winning a silver medal in the Women’s Boccia BC3 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Haydon, alongside her teammate Jamieson Leeson and ramp operator Jasmine Hayden, fought...

Christopher Burton’s Silver Triumph

by Publishing | Aug 4, 2024 | News, Priority, Sports, Top News

As the epicentre of equestrian sports in Australia, the Hawkesbury boasts many remarkable riders, but Christopher Burton’s performance at the Paris Olympics might have just earned him the title of the greatest. When the world watched Christopher Burton complete a...

Hawkesbury’s Courtney Nevin to Join Matildas at Paris Olympics

by Publishing | Jul 19, 2024 | News, Priority, Sports

The Hawkesbury’s own Courtney Nevin is set to compete at the Paris Olympics as a travelling reserve for the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s football team. Last month, the Australian Olympic Committee announced the 18-member Matildas squad for...

Local Studio that is Inspiring the Next Generation of Ballet Dancers

by Publishing | Jul 2, 2024 | News, Sports

At just 16 years old, Mikaela Shedden has already danced her way to international acclaim. Starting ballet just four years ago, she quickly realised she needed to dedicate herself fully to the craft. Training more than 40 hours a week at The Ballet School Australia...

Local Equestrian Legend, Colleen Brook, Honoured

by Publishing | Jun 7, 2024 | News, Priority, Sports

With a dedication to equestrian sports which has spanned decades, Colleen Brook, is set to receive the prestigious Distinguished Long Service Award at the upcoming NSW Community Sports Awards, presented by Sport NSW, on Wednesday, June 19. With a passion for horses...

Pitt Town Mini Roos Shine Alongside the Matildas

by Publishing | Jun 4, 2024 | News, Priority, Sports

In a spectacle that captivated a packed Stadium Australia, the Matildas advanced in their Paris Olympics campaign last night, but it was the Mini Roos from Pitt Town Football Club who truly stole the show. The seven young girls, given the honor of being mascots by...