Sport

Two more athletes added to NZ Paralympics team

10:13 am on 30 August 2016

Two more athletes have been added to the New Zealand Paralympic team for the Rio Games.

The addition of para-canoeist, Scott Martlew and para-cyclist, Fraser Sharp brings New Zealand's team to 31 members.

Thje pair were added with New Zealand re-allocated two further places following the suspension of the Russian National Paralympic Committee.

Para-cyclist Fraser Sharp has been added to the New Zealand team for the Rio Paralympics. Photo: Dianne Manson

The New Zealand Paralympic Team now consists of one Para-Canoeist, three Para-Sailors, three Para-Shooters, eight Para-Cyclists, eight Para-Swimmers and eight Para-Athletics athletes.

The Games begin on September 8th.