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  • Tiffiney Perry swings the racquet in a game of Wheelchair Tennis at Athens 2004.

    Tiffiney Perry | Where Are They Now

    From a pioneering Paralympian in Wheelchair tennis to an inspirational Para sport administrator and international Para cyclist, few have served their community as richly as Paralympian #150 Tiffiney Perry.  Born and raised in the Waikato, sport…

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  • Danielle Aitchison runs on an athletics track and leads the field.

    Danielle’s sub-13 second project makes flying start 

    The goal of Paralympian #211 Danielle Aitchison to dip below 13 seconds by LA28 moved a step closer in Sydney earlier this month, as the four-time Paralympic medallist reclaimed the Women’s 100m T36 world record with…

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  • Rory Mead pedals a handcylce in a road race.

    Mead targets World Cup podium after training reset 

    Paralympian #221 Rory Mead hopes a fresh training approach, coupled with a stint training in his native Aotearoa New Zealand, can provide the impetus for the Kiwi-based handcyclist to climb the podium at forthcoming UCI Para…

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Getting started in Para sport

Whatever your experience and aspirations, there are a number of opportunities for you to get involved in Para sport in New Zealand.

The ultimate goal for some Para athletes may be to represent their country at a Paralympic Games whilst for others it may be to just compete against other Para athletes in their chosen sport. Here you will find all the information you need as you progress through your journey to the Paralympic Games from grassroots to gold!

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Paralympics New Zealand is the National Paralympic Committee for New Zealand. We are a registered charity and our overall vision is ‘Through Para sport, lives will be transformed’. We are part of a worldwide social change movement, which uses the power of sport to positively influence perceptions of disabled people and to promote a more inclusive society.
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