New Zealand at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

New Zealand at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeNZL
NPCParalympics New Zealand
Websiteparalympics.org.nz
in Beijing
Competitors30 in 7 sports
Flag bearer Sholto Taylor[1]
Medals
Ranked 24th
Gold
5
Silver
3
Bronze
4
Total
12
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

New Zealand sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was represented by thirty athletes[2] competing in 7 sports: athletics, boccia, cycling, power-lifting, shooting, swimming and wheelchair rugby.[3]

  1. ^ Xinhua (6 September 2008). "Taylor to carry New Zealand flag at Beijing Paralympics". Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
  2. ^ Xinhua (7 May 2008). "New Zealand to send a 30-strong team to Beijing Paralympic Games". Archived from the original on 24 August 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Paralympians aim for Medals in Beijing". NZ Live. 16 July 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2008.

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