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News published on Thursday 22 January, 2026
The first Paralympic Winter Games took place in Örnsköldsvik 1976, featuring two sports and 198 athletes. Today, the Paralympic Winter Games feature six sports, nearly 80 medal events, and close to 600 athletes, powered by rapid…
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News published on Friday 16 January, 2026
The latest in our series focused on members of the NZ Paralympic Team support staff for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, Chef de Mission Jane Stevens shares her thoughts on her position and potential…
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News published on Wednesday 14 January, 2026
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics at a glance 2026 Paralympic Winter Games - Key dates and schedule overview If you are wondering “When do the Winter Paralympics start?” - Milano Cortina 2026 officially runs from 6…
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News published on Saturday 10 January, 2026
Paralympian #46 Christopher Orr made history as the first Kiwi to win a Paralympic Winter Games medal, achieving the feat at Innsbruck 1984. We reflect on his success and his post-sporting life, where Chris continues to…
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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!
