These Aussie parents travelled 15,000km to watch their children compete at the Olympics. You won't believe what the French did to them next
Woman explains altercation between security and parents of Aussie athlete that causes them to miss their child's medal ceremony during Paris Olympics
The proud parents of Australian bronze medallists have been denied the chance to watch their children receive their awards by French authorities brandishing automatic machineguns.
The Australian Opals completed their stunning turnaround at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, edging past Belgium to claim a bronze medal that had seemed unlikely earlier in the tournament.
The Aussie women had suffered a shock loss to Nigeria to open their campaign, but injected new life into their tournament by beating hosts France on their home floor.
