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NZSL story – Taonga source: Michelle Kruger

Taking the Shot: Representing New Zealand in Deaf Squash

One night at the ADS Balmoral Clubroom, Michelle Kruger was asked if she’d play in the World Deaf Squash Championships, hosted in Palmerston North. She jumped at the chance and began training, learning the sport’s rules and techniques. Competing against players from South Africa, Australia, and England, Michelle found the international level intense and eye-opening – a big leap from playing against local Auckland players to facing the world’s best.

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Taonga source:
Wellington Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, A1985-014
Bibliographic source:
Unknown, 4 January 1985
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