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Meet the World Games Athletes: Ruaumoko Pukepuke

Ruaumoko Pukepuke bouncing a basketball on a court.

The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will be Ruaumoko’s first-ever World Games, and the 22-year-old hopes to do his family—and everyone in his rural hometown on New Zealand's North Island—proud.

His love of basketball comes from his mum, Lorraine, who is New Zealand’s Special Olympics basketball coach. The Special Olympics is a real family affair for Ruaumoko, who is of Maori heritage, has his two cousins, Tuau and Hinewai, are also involved in local teams.

Ruaumoko has been gaining in skills and confidence ever since he first stepped onto a basketball court. When he's not training, he works at a program for younger children with special needs in New Zealand.

Asia Pacific New Zealand World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Basketball 50th Anniversary

Read more about our athletes

Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights! As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
Special Olympics Athlete Drives with His Passion, Delivers as Independent Provider In January 2024, after five months of hard work, Antrone “Juice” Williams received his Non-Medical Independent Transportation Provider license, something he takes great pride in.
MATP Makes a Splash with Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Region The SO MENA MATP Coach event was conducted in Kuwait from September 6 – 10, 2024.
Daina Shilts Reported on Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 for ESPN Daina Shilts is a Special Olympics North America snowboarder who has worked with ESPN as a sport reporter at previous Special Olympics World Games, Special Olympics USA Games, and other large sporting events.