Canterbury Paralympians recognised with community awardDAVID WALKER/Stuff.co.nz Christchurch's Rio 2016 Paralympians were officially welcomed home with an award ceremony at Jellie Park on Thursday, where excited children and parents got to meet William Stedman, Sophie Pascoe and Scott Martlew. Sophie Pascoe, William Stedman and Scott Martlew​ were at the official welcome home at Christchurch's Jellie Park on Thursday. Between them, Pascoe and Stedman won seven of New Zealand's 21 Paralympic medals at Rio. DAVID WALKER/FAIRFAX NZ Scott Martlew, left, Sophie Pascoe and William Stedman were given special awards by Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel at a ceremony recognising Canterbury's Paralympic athletes. DAVID WALKER/FAIRFAX NZ William Stedman, seated left, Sophie Pascoe and Scott Martlew meet some fans at Christchurch's Jellie Park.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2016 05:15 UTC