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Tension rises for Josh Toone, left, and Ursula Carstens. Photo: LUKE MITCHELL/ CHILLED EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY

Hockey hoorah

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 13, 2024
Post category:News Sport

The grand opening of the Thames Valley hockey turf in Ngatea kicked off on October 19. The Thames Valley Hockey Turf Society and Thames Valley Hockey Association upgraded its facility…

Sacha Willetts skips her way to gold at the Australian Rope Skipping Championships. Photo: SUPPLIED

A hop, jump and skip to the world stage

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 13, 2024
Post category:News Sport

One thing that motivates Sacha Willetts in her jump-rope skipping is to watch athletes who are at “the top of the game”.But the 40-year-old jump roper is on the brink…

Internet sensation and proud Swamp Foxes fan, Harper Sandford. Photo: JASON BARTLEY/BART’S RUGBY PHOTOGRAPHY

Cartwheel king entertains millions

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:October 29, 2024
Post category:News Sport

When it comes to cartwheels, Harper Sandford’s mum said it was very much “a Harper thing to do”.But cartwheeling across a field and becoming an internet sensation overnight was not…

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