Dzaier Neil

Dzaier Neil

Neil in 2008
Personal information
Born	1957 (age 68–69) Algeria
Sport
Sport	Paralympic athletics Para table tennis
Medal record Representing  Great Britain Paralympic Games Paralympic athletics 1984 New York Javelin throw 1B 1984 New York Shot put 1B Paralympic Games Para table tennis 1984 New York Teams 1A-C 1984 New York Singles 1C European Championships 2005 Jesolo Teams C4

Dzaier Djarmilia Belgasmi Neil (born 1957) is an Algerian-born British disability rights activist and former Paralympic athlete who competed internationally in track and field and table tennis. She is a convenor of the Green Party Disability Group for the Green Party of England and Wales. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Neil was born in Algeria and was orphaned at a young age. She had a spinal cord injury when a bullet struck her when crossing the border between Algeria and Tunisia. Following a short period in hospital, Neil was transferred to Stoke Mandeville in the United Kingdom to continue her rehabilitation. ^[5]

References

1. "Woman of the Day - Dzaier Neil". Green Party Women. 8 January 2026.
2. "Dzaier Neil". International Table Tennis Federation. 8 January 2026.
3. "D Neil - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 8 January 2026.
4. "Dzaier Neil - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 8 January 2026.
5. "Black History Month 2024: The Dzaier Neil story". ParalympicsGB. 31 October 2024.