Minister congratulates Paralympians
Monday, 30 October 2000, 9:11 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
30 October 2000 Media Statement
Minister
congratulates Paralympians
Sport, Fitness and Leisure
Minister Trevor Mallard said the New Zealand Paralympian
Team had done the country proud.
Trevor Mallard spent the
weekend in Sydney watching the final two days of
competition.
"These games have reinforced to the World
that Paralympians are top class athletes who provide their
fans with a sporting spectacle equal to any other top class
event," Trevor Mallard said.
"With 18 medals over a wide
range of sport, the New Zealand Team has performed superbly.
I congratulate them on their success and acknowledge the
hard work and training that goes into achieving such
results.
"There also seems to have been more interest from
the general public in this team and the sports which they
competed in. I hope that this will result in more sponsor
support for the athletes and a greater profile within the
New Zealand media.
"The New Zealand public will be able to
demonstrate their support at a welcome home ceremony at
Auckland airport tomorrow afternoon. I hope as many people
as possible will take the opportunity to personally
congratulate the team members," Trevor Mallard
said.
ENDS
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