1970
Our stories
Australia and England fought it out again to be recognised as the premier nation at the Edinburgh Commonwealth Paraplegic Games in 1970.
Australia at the 1970 Edinburgh Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
Australia at the 1970 Edinburgh Commonwealth Paraplegic GamesOur stories
List of the members of the 1970 Australian Commonwealth Paraplegic Team for the Edinburgh Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
1970 Edinburgh Australian Commonwealth Paraplegic Games Team
1970 Edinburgh Australian Commonwealth Paraplegic Games Team
Waiting to enter the stadium on a ‘perfect’ Edinburgh day
Waiting to enter the stadium on a ‘perfect’ Edinburgh day
Australia and Jamaica during the Edinburgh opening ceremony
Australia and Jamaica during the Edinburgh opening ceremony
Tony South in a rare Aussie action photo from the 1970 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
Tony South in a rare Aussie action photo from the 1970 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
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Medals in five sports and other personal Edinburgh highlights
Hear Libby Kosmala talk about her experiences at the 1970 Commonwealth Paralympic Games
Hear Libby Kosmala talk about her experiences at the 1970 Commonwealth Paralympic Games
‘Rough proof” of another Tony South medal in Edinburgh
‘Rough proof” of another Tony South medal in Edinburgh
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Bruno Moretti: Competitor to coach
Listen to Bruno Moretti discuss his Edinburgh selection woes and successful transition to coaching
Listen to Bruno Moretti discuss his Edinburgh selection woes and successful transition to coaching
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"I got to know a lot of disabled people from around Australian very well"
Libby Kosmala discusses her successes and social life at Edinburgh 1970
Libby Kosmala discusses her successes and social life at Edinburgh 1970© 2026 Australian Paralympic Committee
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