1989
publication – Taonga source: Shona McGhie
VXIth World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch: 7-17 January 1989
1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
News Review: Ready, Set, Go!
Susan Thomas takes the reins at the studio this week on ‘News Review’. The team recaps footage from the World Games of the Deaf which wrapped up on the Tuesday before. Watch records being broken, and some footage of our Kiwi athletes in action!
2009
video – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe
Welcome Home – our Deaf athletes – from the Taipei Deaflympics!
The New Zealand Deaf athletes are welcomed back home at the Auckland Airport! New Zealand sent a team of 13 players and officials to the 2009 Taipei Summer Deaflympics. Michael Lynch won gold for karate, with Kerry Titcombe also obtaining bronze in karate.
2009
video – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe
Deaf couple win medals: Kerry Titcombe and Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch and Kerry Titcombe won karate medals when they competed in the Deaflympics in Taiwan (gold and bronze). They are both interviewed on the grounds of Kelston Deaf Education Centre, along with the President of Deaf Sports New Zealand, Nicki Morrison.
1989
article – Taonga source: NZ Woman’s Weekly
The ‘silent’ games, a resounding success
A magnificent success is how organisers described the World Deaf Games in Christchurch. The 112-member New Zealand team – the biggest yet – won seven medals.
1989
publication – Taonga source: Deaf Sports New Zealand
New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVIth World Games for the Deaf
