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  • Goodbye Spain - 11 Nov

      11 November 2016
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    We leave Spain on 11 Nov, arrive in Auckland on 13 Nov - long, long flight.

    I am proud and honoured to have been part of the team representing the country. I will treasure the wonderful memories of this trip, which was made possible thanks to Badminton NZ, Badminton North Harbour, my school Auckland Grammar, our coaches, my teammates, friends, supporters, everyone involved in making this trip possible, my parents and family and last, but not least, you - big THANK YOU to all.

    Adios, hasta la vista Espana

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  • WJC Individual Events Day 2 (9 Nov)

      10 November 2016

    First up was the mixed doubles against #1 seeds Chinese. We were beaten 7-21, 14-21.

    Next was singles against a guy from Czech Republic. Lost 16-21, 15-21.

    Last game for the day was mens doubles where the Koreans won 21-5, 21-10.

    This is the end of the road as far as the NZ team is concerned for we have all bowed out to better adversaries. It was a tremendous experience playing in an international tournament against some of the world's best athletes. Lessons learned will help us progress.

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  • WJC Individual Events Day 1 (8 Nov)

      9 November 2016

    My first game for the day was Mens Singles against an 18-year old from Belarus. I won in 2 sets.

    Next my partner and I beat the Lithuanians in 2 sets in the Mens Doubles.

    Tomorrow morning I play the Mixed Doubles where we are versing the # 1 seeds from China. Luck will not help us here.

    Then it is Mens Singles and Mens Doubles. It will be a long day.

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  • NZ finished at # 27 out of 52 teams

      6 November 2016
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    Second day - 3 Nov. The lost to Hong Kong means NZ will be in the group playing for position 25 to 32.

    Third day - 4 Nov. We just beat Macau 3-2.

    Fourth day - 5 Nov. Another tight match against Australia in the morning but we lost 2-3. Our final match was against Portugal and we managed to win 3-1.

    Seeded 30 for the tournament, we finished at 27.

    Great experience. Many thanks to our coaches and all who supported us.

    Individual events start on 8 Nov

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  • Win 1, lost 1

      3 November 2016
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    First day of competition - 2 Nov. The team lost 0-5 to Japan but won 5-0 against South Africa.

    Our next match will be on 3 Nov 7:00 pm Spain time.

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  • At Auckland Airport

      29 October 2016
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    29 Oct - leaving for Spain. 26 hours of flying ahead

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  • 2016 World Junior Championships

      29 October 2016
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    The team and coaches look smart in their uniform

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