Thursday 30 November, 2023In 1973 Chris broke his neck playing rugby for Waihi Athletic Club. He became a C5/6 tetraplegic paralysed from the waist down. Before his accident, Chris was a carpenter. He decided to go back…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Born and bred in Wanganui, Ken has been a paraplegic since 1973 after a motor vehicle accident. He has only…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Tewai’s journey started as a child attending South Auckland’s Homai College which provided specialist education for blind students. Enjoying sport…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Dave lived in Christchurch when he had his accident at the age of 31, falling from a tree. This fall…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Since losing his left leg in a motorcycle accident at the age of 20, Marty has simply refused to let…
Thursday 30 November, 2023In 1981, Denise participated in her first disabled sports programme in Hamilton. Her interest in Para sports was spiked and…
Thursday 30 November, 2023After a fall and time at the Auckland Spinal Unit, Rob’s discovered a new interest in wheelchair basketball. He soon…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Roly has had an amazing 40 years of service and dedication not only to Paralympics New Zealand but to Para…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Shelley Kalivati (nee Hadfield) was born and raised in Taradale, Napier. Shelley is a very successful Para athletics athlete competing…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Brad represented New Zealand at the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games. He competed in Para athletics in the 100m, 200m, 400m…
