Thursday 30 November, 2023Ben Lucas has been involved in Para sport for over 25 years as a Paralympian, board member and administrator. During…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Carey competed in Para athletics at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. Being a tetraplegic, Carey specialised in Wheelchair racing and competed in the…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Para sailor Chris made his debut at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games. For Para sailing - making its first appearance…
Thursday 30 November, 2023After a rugby accident at school, Grant became the first patient at the Otara Spinal unit that has since provided…
Thursday 30 November, 2023As a 20-year-old Sholto Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu) was a competent sportsman. After a car accident he was left tetraplegic. Soon…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Geremy broke his neck in an under-19 club rugby match in Christchurch. During his rehab at the Burwood Spinal Unit…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Jayne is a pioneer behind the sport of Para equestrian in this country. Internationally she competed at three consecutive Paralympic…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Dave was a top New Zealand basketballer, the first kiwi to play in the Australian National League and received a…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Henk is New Zealand's longest-serving Boccia player. Being the first New Zealand representative to compete in Boccia (alongside Paralympian #108…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Born in 1966, Jacque Courtier made her debut at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. She competed in Wheelchair tennis in the Women’s Singles and…
