Supporting the New Zealand Paralympic Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Aotearoa Gaming Trust is proud to have supported the New Zealand Paralympic Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This 24-strong team, including 10 debutants, delivered an outstanding performance across 11 days of fierce competition, securing 9 medals—1 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze—while competing in eight Para sports. Alongside these medals, the athletes set one Paralympic record, four Oceania records, 11 national records, and 12 personal bests.

One of the standout moments was Paralympian #195 Anna Grimaldi’s display of resilience. After finishing fourth in her favoured Long Jump F47, she came back the next day to win gold in the 200m F47, setting an Oceania record in the process. Her determination embodies the spirit of the entire NZ Paralympic Team.

The excitement wasn’t confined to Paris. Back home, the Games captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders like never before. Over 2 million people tuned into TVNZ1, 1.39 million streams were logged on TVNZ+, and 17.7 million were reached across all media. Paralympics New Zealand’s digital channels engaged 3.6 million people, their athletes appeared in 17.6 million search results, and their website saw 140,000 click-throughs.

Beyond the medals and records, there was a surge of interest in Para sport participation. Over 400 schools registered for the 'Seeing is Believing' Paralympic Education Programme, and potential Para athlete registrations increased eightfold compared to previous Games.

Aotearoa Gaming Trust is honoured to be part of this journey.

The incredible achievements of the NZ Paralympic Team, both in Paris and at home, are #WorthTalkingAbout. We’re excited to continue working alongside our partners to ensure a truly inclusive New Zealand, where Para athletes are celebrated and given every opportunity to succeed at all levels of sport. Together, we can transform lives through the power of Para sport.

Thank you to everyone who supports this mission—we look forward to what the future holds!