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Support Hayato in his first New Zealand representation to compete in Honiara, Pacific Games 2023

  • Conclusion of Pacific Games!

      2 December 2023
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    I thank everyone that has made the effort to try watch me live this past week.

    Running five days in a row wasn’t the easiest, although the experiences I gained will live forward and really enjoyed competing in Honiara.

    Came away with two seasons bests of 10.80 for the 100m and 21.70 for the 200m.

    Ran a heat, semi, and final for both making me the 7th - 100m and 5th - 200m fastest of the Pacific. Although there were hopes for a medal, I left it all out there and have no regrets.

    Once again, thank you to the 60 of you that donated to be part of my journey. The amount of support I had received really motivated me to do well, and I’m happy to had such an amazing experience here in the Solomon Islands :)

    Thanks for taking your time to read this and hope you have a good rest of your day.

    Hayato

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    • 03/12/2023 by Colleen

      Brilliant results Hayato! Congrats. Glad you enjoyed the experience!

  • Final Time!

      28 November 2023

    Hello everyone,

    I’m stoked to update this as I’ve made the Pacific Games 100m Final.

    It would be amazing for you guys to watch me on Sky Sport 9 at 9:35pm NZT today to follow my journey finale (still have a 200m and a relay).

    I’m here with your help, and it’s time to show what I can do!!

    Hayato

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    • 28/11/2023 by Colleen

      Incredible news! Well done Hayato! I’ll be watching tonight and cheering you on. Best of luck. You can do this.

  • My competition schedule!

      22 November 2023

    Hello everyone,

    It's been a fascinating couple of days as I leave for the Solomon Islands this afternoon.

    Also confirmed that all athletics will be live broadcasted on Sky Sports!

    If you have access to or know anyone with access, please tune into channel 9.

    My schedule is as follows (all NZ Time):

    Monday 27th November

    100m Heats - 6pm

    100m Semi Final - 9:35pm

    Tuesday 28th November

    100m Final - 9:30pm

    Wednesday 29th November

    4x100m Relay Heats - 5:45pm

    200m Heats - 6:45pm

    Thursday 30 November

    200m Semi Final - 6:45pm

    200m Final - 3pm

    Flick me a message or tag me on Instagram if you're watching to support! I'll do my best on the world stage, and of course, this is all possible because of your donations!

    Hayato

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    • 26/11/2023 by Rach & Kris

      all the best from the Vermeirs ;-)

  • Almost time!

      19 November 2023

    Hello everyone,

    With everyones contribution, the fundraising cost has totalled $3900!

    I appreciate everyone who donated, and couldn've done it without you guys.

    I've extended the final date of this page to my last competition day (2/12/23) just so I can upload live streaming information so you all can watch me run in the Solomon Islands (if you have time)!

    Stay tuned for more information! If you want more updates, follow along on my Instagram @hayatoyoneto.

    Thank you so much guys!

    Hayato

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  • Update!

      5 October 2023

    I really appreciate everyone's contribution in donating towards my trip!

    I've also been privileged enough to receive funds outside of this campaign, and we now have a new goal! This also means we're officially halfway!

    Thank you very much, and it would be much appreciated if you could share it with the people around you.

    Hayato

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