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You can play a part in getting the NZ Paralympic Team to the next Paralympic Games at LA28. Donations are critical in supporting and delivering a Paralympic Games campaign. Are you ready to be a part of history?
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  • Anna Grimaldi holds her face in surprise as she wins bronze in the Women’s 100m T47 at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Her prosthetic forearm cover is visible on her right arm.

    Grimaldi eager to shine on Diamond League stage 

    Paralympian #195 Anna Grimaldi PLY MNZM hopes her opportunity to compete in the Women's Ambulant 100m at the London Diamond League on Saturday (18 July) will help showcase Para sport to a much wider audience.  The…

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  • Scott Martlew sits in a canoe at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

    Martlew targets success in Montreal 

    Paralympian #198 Scott Martlew PLY is set to make his first international appearance of 2026 when he competes at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal, Canada from 10–13 July (NZT).  Trailblazing Scott…

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  • Hannah Pascoe takes a photo at the launch of her new book.

    Para cyclist Hannah Pascoe achieves writing ambition 

    Former international Para cyclist Hannah Pascoe grew up dreaming of becoming both a sportswoman and a writer. Recently, she achieved the second of those ambitions with the publication of her three-book romantic suspense series.  The trailblazing…

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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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Through Para sport,
lives will be transformed

Paralympics New Zealand is the National Paralympic Committee for New Zealand. We are a registered charity and our overall vision is ‘Through Para sport, lives will be transformed’. 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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