Beehive media release.

Sport & Recreation Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Paris to support the New Zealand Paralympic Team during the 2024 Paralympic Games – the first time a New Zealand Sport & Recreation Minister has ever attended a Paralympics.

“The Paralympic Games are the third-largest sporting event in the world and attract huge global audiences. New Zealand has a proud history of Paralympic success, with living legends  Dame Sophie Pascoe and Peter Martin MNZM just a couple of examples of incredible Kiwi athletes whose success has inspired us at previous Paralympic Games. 

“In Paris, New Zealand will field 25 athletes across eight sports:Para athletics, Para badminton, Para canoe/va’a, Para cycling, Para equestrian, Para swimming, Shooting Para sport, and Para table tennis. They’ll be backed up by a team of about 40 support staff.

“It was a proud moment for New Zealand this morning (NZ time) as our team, led by flagbearers Cameron Leslie MNZM and Anna Grimaldi MNZM, made their way along the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées during the opening ceremony.

Read the rest of the media release on the Beehive website.

Sport & Rec Minister to attend Paralympics (Beehive)