Sport
Getting Started
Whatever your experience and aspirations, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in Para sport.
Para sports
There are 28 Para sports contested at the Paralympic Games (22 Summer and 6 Winter). Find out how they work.
For Para Athletes
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) selects and supports Para athletes and teams to attend international competitions.
For Coaches
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) supports Para athletes to receive quality coaching that will enable them to achieve
Classification
Start by learning what classification is, or scroll down to access specific resources about the classification process and
Anti Doping
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is committed to committed to the advancement of clean sport that rejects cheating
Virtus intellectual impairment sport
Virtus is the International Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment.
Para sport is a term that describes sport offered as part of the Paralympic Movement. There are 28 Para sports currently contested at the Paralympic Games (22 summer and 6 winter). A large number of these Para sports are currently available within New Zealand at various levels of competition.
A Para athlete is an athlete that has a disability or impairment that makes them eligible to compete in Para sport. The ultimate goal for Para athletes is to represent their country at a Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games take place every four years and are one of the most competitive multi-sport competitions in the world. This pinnacle event includes over 4,500 Paralympians at the summer Paralympic Games and over 700 Paralympians at the Paralympic Winter Games all aiming to be the best they can be and through their performances, changing perceptions of disability.
