Playing Top: 5th World Deaf Squash Championships – Palmerston North, New Zealand — SignDNA

Playing Top: 5th World Deaf Squash Championships – Palmerston North, New Zealand

The playing top of the New Zealand Deaf Squash team who played in the 5^th World Deaf Squash Championships in Palmerston North in 2010. Play began on Monday 4 October and continued through until Sunday 10 October 2010. All games took place at Squash Gym, Linton Street, Palmerston North.

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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.