The Olympic Games are done and dusted, and the Paralympics are only a week away.

New Zealand is sending 25 athletes along, competing across eight different Para sports. 

Piney caught up with Anna Grimaldi, one of our biggest medal hopes, as she prepares for her third Paralympic Games.

She told him that being offered the role of flag bearer was really special, and a personal achievement for her.

“It was a no brainer to say yes.”

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The Olympic Games are done and dusted, and the Paralympics are only a week away. 
New Zealand is sending 25 athletes along, competing across eight different Para sports.  
Piney caught up with Anna Grimaldi, one of our biggest medal hopes, as she prepares for her third Paralympic Games. 
She told him that being offered the role of flag bearer was really special, and a personal achievement for her. 
“It was a no brainer to say yes.” 
LISTEN ABOVE

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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