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Paralympian Ben Tuimaseve given second shot at glory after Covid-19 delay

August 25, 2020

Ben Tuimaseve is a shot putter whose injury saw him miss out on selection for 2020. (Source: Other)

New Zealand's Paralympians should have been in Tokyo right now, preparing to chase glory.

The Games being put off for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic has given one of New Zealand's para-athletes, shot putter Ben Tuimaseve, another chance.

Injury saw Tuimaseve miss out on selection for 2020 but he's now eyeing up 2021.

Watch Tuimaseve's inspiring story in the video above.

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