Wednesday 16 April, 2008
Victorians Victorious!
VOLLEYBALL
Victoria University dominated both the men’s and women’s division in the Volleyball competition. The women’s team who are the defending champions, outplayed AUT and won by three points. While the men’s team thrashed their opposition, Massey University, winning by three point margin. Scores for the both games were three nil to Victoria and them taking home the prize of gold.
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Participation Pays Off
ORIENTEERING
Waiariki Student, Kataraina Mahutonga, didn’t even know what Orienteering was when she registered for the University Games. When Waiariki Institute of Technology failed to find sufficient hockey players to field a team, Mahutonga was forced to find an alternative sport, and, as it turns out she’s a natural. In the allotted 90minute time frame Mahutonga managed to find 11 of the 27 stations, securing her the silver medal. Imogene Scott from Akld Uni took out the comp. ‘The winner looked like a hard out professional, she had a NZ Representative Shirt on and everything’ said Mahutonga.
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Numbers Game
SQUASH
Squash players gear up for finals and fear out numbering teams may take out the comp. UNITEC student Ryan Millar said his team was not doing to well and were hugely out numbered by Albany and Waikato. The universities had bigger numbers and were recognized as the biggest threat in the competition. He said Victoria University was also on the cards to take out the final. The squash finals are to be held at the Geyser City Squash Club tomorrow morning from 11 am.
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Aussies make a splash
WATER POLO
Australia splashes out their kiwi competition to win the water polo tournament. Macquarie University outplayed Auckland University in the final heat today even though they had already taken out the heats. The undefeated NSW team had finished fourth out of forty-four teams in the Australian Uni Games over the last two years. Team manager Gareth Lloyd said that the team takes their sport very seriously. “Water polo has an extreme toughness and agility you have got to be damn fit to be able to play.” The Aussie side can’t wait to keep competing at New Zealand Uni Games for years to come and hope to have more competition.
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Golf finally tees off!
GOLF
Waikato golfers are celebrating the fact they can now play.
With the show back on the road after yesterday’s cancellations Waikato golfer Hugh Gunson was glad to step out on to the green. Gunson believes his team mate Kenneth Veen will take the gold medal back to the heart of the mighty Waikato at tomorrow’s final show down. He said today was all about the teams just getting out there and having the chance to practice.
Landyn Edwards, seen here, hopes to deny the Waikato boys victory.
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No Lawn for Lawn Bowls
LAWN BOWLS
Last nights mammoth downpour meant today’s Uni Games Lawn Bowls were moved inside the local RSA. Waiariki team member Rory Greene said the move inside was an initial disappointment but the support of the RSA patrons, which included a line dance, has made the shift very entertaining. The teams didn’t seem to mind too much with the added bonus of a bar in the new location.
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Favourite Takes Gold
TABLE TENNIS
A New Zealand representative took out the Uni Games Table Tennis champs in the thrilling final of the mens singles today. 10-year veteran Xibinyan Zhu from Auckland University won gold at the match held at the Rotorua Blue Baths. Stephen Gerschwski took the silver medal for Victoria University and Yi-Chern Lee won the bronze for Auckland Uni. Both finalists said they were enjoying their time in Rotorua and despite the bad weather, were making the most of the city.
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Shuttle-Cock War
BADMINTON
Badminton team MONASH are shuttling their way to the top this year. The Australian crew seems to be the talk of the competition even though their men’s team has had a harder road to travel to the finals. Team MONASH manager Tin Pham, said that everyone is playing well and he believes that they can take it out. Auckland believe they have a chance at winning a medal.Let the battle of the trans-Tasman commence.
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A Win Will Cure the Hangover
HOCKEY
Massey Palmerston North Girls hockey team has upstaged their male counterparts by staying sober. A hard night of celebrations has left the men’s team feeling a little queasy while the women have there eyes set on the prize in their round robin division.
Even though suffering from a horrid hangover the men’s team is adamant that they could still take out the competition at tomorrows final. With a few provincial players amongst the team and a pack of panadol Massey men’s Jesse Taylor said Massey is going to win gold.
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A Cut Above the Rest
FENCING
His world class caliber gives him an edge and reputation amongst his peers. “I’d say I’m the favourite to win today”, said Sesun, “If I keep fencing the way I am, I should be ok.” And he was ok, winning today’s Epee Fencing Event, Sesun faced off against Christian Linke from Auckland University, who Sesun knew would be his main competition. Even with today’s win and with his experience at the worlds, this week’s competition has its own challenge. “Everyone knows each other, everyone’s young and fit. Everyone’s out to prove something.” And because the athletes are friends, they are also aware of their opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, so surprising them can be harder than usual.
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