Blind Sport New Zealand Life Membership

Life Membership is the highest honour awarded by Blind Sport New Zealand. It recognises individuals who have made an outstanding and enduring contribution to blind and low vision sport across Aotearoa.

For criteria and nominations contact us: admin@blindsport.kiwi.

BLind Sport New Zealand LIFE MEMBERS

John Puhara

John Puhara pictured on the Great Wall of China in 2005. With Blind Sport NZ, John visited Beijing, China to attend an International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) event.

John Puhara pictured on the Great Wall of China in 2005. With Blind Sport NZ, John visited Beijing, China to attend an International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) event.

John Puhara was awarded Blind Sport New Zealand Life Membership following the BSNZ AGM in 2020. With a sporting career that spans over 60 years, John has represented New Zealand in a range of sports including athletics, blind lawn bowls, and blind cricket. Some career highlights include attending the FESPICS in 1977, the Blind Cricket World Cup in 1998, and completing multiple marathons. John has also held roles of responsibility in a range of clubs and associations throughout the years