Halberg Games 2023
Fri, 14 Apr
|Auckland
The 2023 Halberg Games is a national three-day sports festival for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 14-16 April.
Time & Location
14 Apr 2023, 9:00 am – 16 Apr 2023, 3:00 pm
Auckland, Golf Avenue, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland 1640, New Zealand
About the Event
About this event
The 2023 Halberg Games is a national three-day sports festival for physically disabled young people at King's College in Auckland from 14-16 April.
Hosted by the Halberg Foundation - the charity set up by Olympic running legend Sir Murray Halberg ONZ MBE – the Games is open to physically disabled and visually impaired athletes aged eight to 21 years. Athletes compete for their regions and can choose from more than 20 sports and activities on offer over the weekend including; swimming, golf, athletics, wheelchair rugby, football, rowing, table tennis, archery, taekwondo and cross fit.
An opening ceremony will kick-start the festivities on Friday 14 April. The launch celebration will feature a parade of the athletes in their regional teams, lighting of the official Halberg Games' flame, reading of the 'Athlete’s Oath' and guest speakers.
The festival-style event is unique to New Zealand providing an opportunity for athletes…