Boccia player Greig Jackson, left, and his ramp assistant Bruce Bycroft have their sights set on the 2024 Paris Paralympics. ​Manawatū Paralympian and boccia player Greig Jackson is setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Paralympian No 146, Jackson was presented with his official Paralympic numbered pin at a celebration project event at Toyota New Zealand on Thursday, where he stated his desire to go to the 2024 games. The achievements of New Zealand's 209 Paralympians since 1968 will be recognised in the lead-up to the 2020 games. Jackson said he was looking forward to the next five years because New Zealand had an excellent chance of reaching the 2024 Paralympics.

Source: Stuff November 01, 2019 00:00 UTC