Harvey Norman Para Sport Champions
The Harvey Norman Para Sport Champions programme gives community groups the opportunity to hear firsthand from New Zealand’s leading Para athletes and Paralympians. Through engaging and inspiring visits, our Champions share their personal journeys from discovering Para sport and overcoming challenges to competing at the highest level on the world stage.
What are Para Sport Champions?
Para Sport Champions are Paralympians or Para athletes who bring the Paralympic values of determination, courage, inspiration, and equality to life through their actions and achievements. Their stories highlight these values, and we hope they encourage you to explore how they can be applied in our own lives.
Every story is different, but they all speak to the values that define great athletes and great people: perseverance, resilience, courage, determination and self-belief. Our Champions talk openly about what it takes to become a Paralympian, the realities of pursuing sport with a disability, and how setbacks can become opportunities for growth.
Whether you’re looking to inspire students, motivate a team, spark conversations about inclusion, or encourage people to chase their goals, a visit from a Harvey Norman Para Sport Champions creates a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impact.
The perfect groups to benefit from a visit include but are not limited to:
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Sports clubs.
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Schools and kura.
- Faith-based and cultural groups.
- Youth clubs and community organisations.
- RSA, Rotary, Lions, BUPA retirement homes.
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Businesses and corporate organisations.
- Community centres and libraries.
- Local council and events.
Meet the Champions
Danielle Aitchison
Para Athletics
Waikato
Bailley Unahi
Para Alpine skiing
Otago
Devon Briggs
Para cycling
Waikato
Hamish McLean
Para swimming
Auckland
Gareth Lynch
Wheelchair Rugby
Auckland
Jaden Movold
Para athletics
Auckland
Kate Horan
Para cycling
Wellington
Kurt Peterson
Para triathlon
Auckland
Mike Todd
Wheelchair Rugby
Canterbury
Milly Marshall-Kirkwood
Para athletics
New Plymouth
Peter Cowan
Para canoe
Hawke’s Bay
Rachel Māia
Para climbing
Whanganui
Siobhan Terry
Para cycling
Waikato
William Stedman
Para athletics
Canterbury
Wojtek Czyz
Para badminton
Waikato
Neelam O'Neill
Shooting Para sport
Auckland
Rylee Sayer
Para swimming
Waikato
Thomas Coysh
Para alpine skiing
Auckland / Canterbury
Jacinta Richardson
Wheelchair Rugby
Canterbury
Guy Harrison
Para triathlon
Manawatu
Apply for a Visit
Ready to inspire your students, staff or community? Complete the application form below to request a visit from a Harvey Norman Para Sport Champions. We’ll work with you to align one of our incredible Para athletes local to your region and help create an unforgettable experience.
