New Zealand competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in
Tokyo, Japan. Originally to be held from 25 August to 6 September 2020, the event has been postponed by one year due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and is now being held from 24 August to 5 September 2021. It was
New Zealand's 14th appearance at Summer Paralympics.
Medalists
Competitors
Officials
Former Paralympic cyclist and gold medallist
Paula Tesoriero was appointed
Chef de Mission in 2019.
Athletics
In May 2021, New Zealand announced a squad of six track and field athletes to compete at the Summer Paralympics — Holly Robinson, Caitlin Dore, Anna Grimaldi, William Stedman, Lisa Adams and Danielle Aitchison. In July 2021, shot putter Ben Tuimaseve was added to the team. In August 2021, sprinter Anna Steven was added to the team.
Track
Field
Canoeing
In June 2021, New Zealand announced a team of two para canoe athletes for the Summer Paralympics — Corbin Hart and Scott Martlew.
Cycling
In July 2021, New Zealand confirmed a team of six cyclists to compete at the Summer Paralympics — Stephen Hills, Sarah Ellington, Eltje Malzbender, Rory Mead, Nicole Murray and Anna Taylor.
Road
Track
Shooting
In July 2021, New Zealand confirmed the selection of sport shooter Michael Johnson for his fifth Paralympic Games.
Swimming
In April 2021, New Zealand announced a squad of five swimmers to compete at the Summer Paralympics — Sophie Pascoe, Cameron Leslie, Jesse Reynolds, Nikita Howarth and Tupou Neiufi. Leslie subsequently withdrew from the Games.
Wheelchair rugby
New Zealand national wheelchair rugby team qualified for the Games for the games by winning the gold medal at the 2019 Asia-Oceania Championship in
Gangneung,
South Korea.
;Team roster
In May 2021, New Zealand announced a team of eight wheelchair rugby players to be coached by
Greg Mitchell: In July 2021, Barney Koneferenisi replaced Cameron Leslie, who withdrew from the Games.
*
Hayden Barton-Cootes Hayden may refer to:
Places Inhabited places in the United States
*Hayden, Alabama
* Hayden, Arizona
*Hayden's Ferry, former name of Tempe, Arizona
*Hayden, California, former name of Hayden Hill, California
*Hayden, Colorado
*Hayden, Idaho
* Hayd ...
*
Cody Everson
Cody may refer to:
People
* Cody (given name)
* Cody (surname)
*Cody (wrestler), a ring name of Cody Runnels
Places Canada
*Cody, British Columbia
United States
*Cody, Florida
*Cody (Duluth), Minnesota
*Cody, Missouri
*Cody, Nebraska
* Cody, Wy ...
*
Robert Hewitt
*
Barney Koneferenisi
*
Tainafi Lefono
*
Gareth Lynch
Sir Gareth (; Old French: ''Guerehet'', ''Guerrehet'') is a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. He is the youngest son of King Lot and Queen Morgause, King Arthur's half-sister, thus making him Arthur's nephew, as well as brother ...
*
Gavin Rolton
Gavin is a male given name originating from Scotland. It is a variation on the medieval name Gawain, meaning "God send" or "white hawk" (or falcon). Sir Gawain was a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. '' Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'' is an e ...
(captain)
*
Mike Todd
;Group stage
----
----
----
;Seventh place match
See also
*
New Zealand at the Paralympics
*
New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics
References
{{NPCsin2020SummerParalympics
Nations at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
2020
2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
2021 in New Zealand sport