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News published on Friday 21 August, 2026
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games we focus on the appropriately numbered Paralympian #96 Duane Kale PLY ONZM. The pioneering Paralympian proved a star of the pool at those Atlanta Games…
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News published on Thursday 20 August, 2026
A 34-strong NZ Paralympic Team enjoyed a memorable Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games by winning a total of 18 medals including nine golds. To mark the 30th anniversary of Atlanta 1996, we speak to a trio of…
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News published on Wednesday 19 August, 2026
More than 1200 disabled New Zealanders, coaches, whānau, friends, volunteers and people new to Para sport are expected to benefit from a combined $73,000 through the inaugural PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant. Paralympics New Zealand…
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News published on Thursday 13 August, 2026
One of the newest members of the eight-strong Wheel Blacks squad set to compete at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships in Brazil (16–25 August) is Michael Barry. The 29-year-old from the Kapiti Coast made his Wheel…
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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!
