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Four Further Paralympians Presented With Official Numbered Pins
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:52 am | Paralympics NZ
Mitch, Neelam and Joshua received their official numbered pin at the 2024 Disability Sport Auckland Annual Awards Dinner. Para cyclist Devon received his Paralympic Pin at the NZ Grand Prix which took place at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge. More >>
Paralympian Swimmers Lili-Fox Mason And Gabriella Smith Recognised With Paralympic Pin Presentation
Monday, 2 December 2024, 9:29 am | Paralympics NZ
Lili-Fox, who made her Paralympic debut at Paris 2024, said: “To have represented New Zealand and be presented with my Paralympic Pin is a dream come true. Competing at Paris 2024 was such an incredible experience, and I feel so honoured to be a part More >>
PNZ Cyril Smith Legacy Fund Toasts Ten Years Of Supporting Para Sport
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:04 am | Paralympics NZ
Over the past ten years - 118 applications have been approved totaling close to $300,000 to support Para athletes, coaches and a range of Para sport organisations in everything from new equipment, travel costs and much more. More >>
Para Cyclist Malzbender Banks Second Bronze Medal In Zurich
Saturday, 28 September 2024, 3:49 pm | Paralympics NZ
Malzbender, who lives with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a crash during a training ride, was introduced to riding a tricycle at the Cambridge velodrome and later selected on the HPSNZ Pathway to Podium programme with Paralympics New Zealand ... More >>
Malzbender Hunts Precious Metal In Global Challenge
Monday, 23 September 2024, 10:18 am | Paralympics NZ
Malzbender, who lives with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a crash during a training ride, was introduced to riding a tricycle at the Cambridge velodrome was selected on the HPSNZ Pathway to Podium programme with Paralympics New Zealand in ... More >>
New Zealand Paralympic Team Gives Kiwis Something To Talk About
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:06 am | Paralympics NZ
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have markedly shifted perceptions of disability in New Zealand, igniting unprecedented public support and inspiring future generations of Para athletes. More >>
Gold For Anna Grimaldi At The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:58 am | Paralympics NZ
Anna Grimaldi secured New Zealand's first gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, breaking the Oceania record in the Women’s 200m T47 with a time of 24.72. More >>
Britz And Stedman Proudly Represent New Zealand At Paris 2024
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:38 am | Paralympics NZ
The New Zealand Paralympic Team made history today with Paralympic debutant Matt Britz being the first Kiwi representative in Para table tennis for 48 years. While in Stade de France Paralympian #208 William Stedman kick started his third Paralympic ... More >>
Ben Westenberg Withdraws From Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:47 pm | Paralympics NZ
The New Zealand Para cycling team arrived in the Paralympic Village for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games last Friday following a training camp in Switzerland. More >>
Murray In Record Breaking Form On Opening Day Of Paris 2024
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #222 Nicole Murray launched the New Zealand Paralympic Team challenge in style on day one of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by smashing the New Zealand record in qualification before placing fifth in the final of the Women’s C4-5 500m ... More >>
Aitchison Eases Into A New Paralympic Record At Paris 2024
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Paralympics NZ
Inside the Stade de France, Paralympian #211 Danielle Aitchison opened her quest in the Women’s 200m T36 by setting a new Paralympic record of 28.21,taking0.10 off the previous record and cruising to... More >>
NZ Paralympic Team Embrace Heartwarming Welcome Home Event
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 11:54 am | Paralympics NZ
Supplied: Paralympics NZ | Getty Images Five Paralympians, who featured as part of NZ Paralympic Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, have returned to New Zealand and today attended a heartwarming Welcome Home event at an Auckland school to celebrate ... More >>
Steven Completes The NZ Paralympic Team Line Up For Paris 2024
Friday, 26 July 2024, 12:15 pm | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #224 Anna Steven is set for her second Paralympic Games appearance winning selection in the Women’s 200m T64 for the New Zealand Paralympic Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The 23-year-old Auckland-based Para sprinter has ... More >>
Belgravia Apparel Supply Paris 2024 Kit Of NZ Paralympic Team
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 2:36 pm | Paralympics NZ
The 25-strong New Zealand Paralympic Team and 40 Support Staff collected their kit on Wednesday (24 July), with each individual receiving 40 plus items including casual wear, accessories and ceremony items. More >>
NZ Paralympic Team Finalised For Paris 2024
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 9:23 am | Paralympics NZ
A 25-strong NZ Paralympic Team will wear the fern with pride as the final make up of Para athletes and 40 Support Staff was confirmed today for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. More >>
Tupou Neiufi Selected For Paris 2024 Paralympics
Friday, 19 July 2024, 12:50 pm | Paralympics NZ
The 23-year-old Auckland-based Para swimmer boasts outstanding international pedigree and is all set for her third Paralympic appearance, where she will compete in the Women’s 100m Backstroke S8 and the Women’s 50m Freestyle S8. More >>
Five Star Para Cycling Team Announced For Paris 2024
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 12:53 pm | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #221 Rory Mead, Paralympian #222 Nicole Murray and Paralympian #225 Anna Taylor all return for a second Paralympic Games following debut appearances from the trio at Tokyo 2020. More >>
Record Equalling Johnson Leads Shooting Para Sport Team For Paris 2024
Friday, 12 July 2024, 12:07 pm | Paralympics NZ
Johnson, a three-time Paralympic medallist, has earned selection for a sixth straight Paralympic Games to match the milestone of Paralympian #4 Graham Condon QSM, a Para athlete and Para swimmer who chalked up six Paralympic appearances between 1968-1988. More >>
NZ Paralympic Team Ready To Give Kiwis Something To Talk About
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:42 am | Paralympics NZ
Delving inside the minds of New Zealand’s Paralympians and Para athletes, a new Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) marketing campaign launched today and rolling out over coming weeks, will stir Kiwis to look at our athletes through a different lens. More >>
Aitchison Earns Selection For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:35 pm | Paralympics NZ
The Hamilton-based sprinter has enjoyed a stellar season and competes in both the Women’s 100m T36 and Women’s 200m T36 events at Paris 2024. More >>
