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.
Taking the Shot: Representing New Zealand in Deaf Squash
2025 •
- Deaf Clubs
- Deaf Sports
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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Michelle Kruger
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, MKADS-03-STO25
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