From Track to Pitch: Terry’s Switch to Soccer in 1989

2025
  • Deaf Sports
The 1989 World Deaf Games in Christchurch was Terry Kane’s second appearance, but this time he swapped athletics for soccer. As the host nation, New Zealand needed to field a team. Several training sessions were held, including one in Taupō. Terry was selected as a reserve for the squad, which was a big change from his usual focus on athletics and table tennis!
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The 1989 World Deaf Games in Christchurch was Terry Kane’s second appearance, but this time he swapped athletics for soccer. As the host nation, New Zealand needed to field a team. Several training sessions were held, including one in Taupō. Terry was selected as a reserve for the squad, which was a big change from his usual focus on athletics and table tennis!

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Taonga source:
Terry Kane
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, TKADS-09-STO25
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