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Paralympian gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has overcome two years of injury woes to get back to her best and defend her title in Tokyo.
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Rates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are on the rise in female football – which the Hibiscus Coast women’s team knows all too well. They're now big advocates of the NZ Football Performance and Prevention programme.
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Tina’s story: Back in touch after a serious injury Te kōrero a Tina: Kua hoki anō ki te pā whutupōro i muri i te wharanga kino
Tina suffered a serious injury while refereeing touch rugby in 2016. She’s encouraging Māori to put up their hands for the help and support they need.
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Journey from back injury to professional bodybuilder He haerenga mai i te whara tuarā ki te kaiwhakapakari tinana ngaio
Ephraim Gudgeon leaped off a 35-metre waterfall, fracturing his spine. He says nothing about his life has changed, except becoming a professional bodybuilder.
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World long drive golf champion Phillis Meti recently returned to New Zealand from her United States base to take part in the ACC-supported Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. She says being welcomed back into the waka ama community was a special feeling.
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After breaking her leg as a teenager, Football Ferns star Betsy Hassett is a big advocate of injury prevention. She’s now making history on home soil at the World Cup – but one special person is sadly missing.
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From competitive athletes to weekend warriors, ACC SportSmart is there to help everyone get the most out of their game and stay injury free.
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Te Rina Ruru-Pelasio is the Māori Development Manager for ABI Rehabilitation. She has first-hand experience of the trauma that can be caused if whānau don’t receive culturally appropriate care.
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73-year-old kuia inspires participation in IronMāori Ka whakaawetia e te kuia 73 ōna tau te whai wāhitanga atu ki IronMāori
Waiora Rogers is described as a treasure, a true champion, and an inspiration. And most just call her Aunty.
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Ben's story: How a 50/50 decision changed a life forever Te kōrero a Ben: Nā te whakatau 50/50 ka huri kē tōna ao
As Ben Lucas watches the Paralympic Games, he doesn't think of his accident. He looks back on his Para Sport career, and those he took to the world stage.