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  • Michael Johnson smiling with his rifle in hand at the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships.

    News published on Wednesday 16 September, 2026

    Johnson secures brilliant double silver in Changwon

    Paralympian #148 Michael Johnson MNZM claimed a second silver medal at the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships, missing out on gold by just 0.1 points in a captivating Men’s R5 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone final. …

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  • The team celebrate with the medal in Changwon

    News published on Friday 11 September, 2026

    Johnson takes stunning silver at World Championships

    Paralympian Michael Johnson #148 MNZM produced an outstanding display under intense pressure to claim a brilliant silver medal in the R4 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 event at the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships. The…

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  • Paralympian #236 Neelam O'Neill shoots a pistol

    News published on Tuesday 8 September, 2026

    Neelam O’Neill turns recovery into renewed Changwon confidence

    Undergoing wrist surgery in December 2025, followed by months of complications, is far from ideal preparation for the Changwon 2026 WSPS World Championships, which begin later this week (10–15 September).  However, Paralympian #236 Neelam O’Neill PLY believes she has now come through the toughest part of her recovery and is ready to test herself on…

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Getting started in Para sport

Whatever your experience and aspirations, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in Para sport in New Zealand.

The ultimate goal for some Para athletes may be to represent their country at a Paralympic Games whilst for others it may be to just compete against other Para athletes in their chosen sport. Here you will find all the information you need as you progress through your journey to the Paralympic Games from grassroots to gold!

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New Zealand through Para sport.

Paralympics New Zealand is the National Paralympic Committee for New Zealand. We are a registered charity and our overall vision is ‘An inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand through Para sport’. We are part of a worldwide social change movement, which uses the power of sport to positively influence perceptions of disabled people and to promote a more inclusive society.
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