Reuben was a member of New Zealand’s very first Paralympic Games Team competing at the Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games. He went onto represent New Zealand again at the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games. Reuben competed in the sports of Para athletics, Para powerlifting and Para table tennis.
Reuben officially received his ‘numbered’ Paralympic pin as part of The Celebration Project in Auckland in May 2019.
On the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games, Reuben reflected on his experience in this story.
