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News published on Thursday 23 April, 2026
Cycling mechanic Felix Laufkotter credits the LevelUp coach education programme with giving him the skills and confidence to support the coaching of disabled athletes at Nelson Track Cycling Club. Felix, who served as a bike mechanic…
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News published on Saturday 18 April, 2026
For NZ Paralympic Team physiotherapist Helene Barron, the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games represented more than just a professional milestone. The cancer survivor reflects on a challenging few years and the motivation it has given…
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News published on Thursday 16 April, 2026
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is pleased to announce the re-election of Paralympian #189 Carl Murphy PLY and the election of Paralympian #210 Lisa Adams to the PNZ Athletes’ Council for a four-year term. Carl, who competed…
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News published on Tuesday 14 April, 2026
Wheel Blacks coach Paralympian #223 Gavin Rolton is targeting victory at the World Championships Qualification Tournament in Medellín, Colombia this week (16–19 April NZT), which he hopes will act as a springboard to their wider ambitions…
Read morearticle about Wheel Blacks Eye Medellín Success on Road to LA28
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!
