With New Zealand hosting the World Deaf Games, Kevin Pivac stepped up to compete in both singles and doubles badminton. Backed by years of experience, he took on top players from India and Denmark. The matches were intense and physically demanding, but it was an unforgettable experience. Kevin also remembers how much the visiting athletes enjoyed New Zealand’s food, especially the milk!
Battling the Best in Badminton on Home Soil
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- Deaf Sports
With New Zealand hosting the World Deaf Games, Kevin Pivac stepped up to compete in both singles and doubles badminton. Backed by years of experience, he took on top players from India and Denmark. The matches were intense and physically demanding, but it was an unforgettable experience. Kevin also remembers how much the visiting athletes enjoyed New Zealand’s food, especially the milk!
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Kevin Pivac
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, KPADS-05-STO25
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