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Issue 1,161
Thursday 14th November
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HIGHLAND GAMES SETS NEW RECORDS The 13th Hororata Highland Games, held on Saturday, November 9, welcomed an impressive turnout this year. The event featured 230 volunteers, 700 competitors, 140 stallholders, 23 clans, and over 10,000 visitors. This vibrant event once again demonstrated its importance as a major highlight of the Canterbury event calendar and solidified its reputation as an iconic festival. Chieftain Richard Lang, who has been involved since the festival's inception, expressed his pride, stating, "I have witnessed the growth of the Hororata Highland Games into what can truly be described as a world-class festival in every
aspect. It was humbling to see the joy this event brings to our community." The sense of camaraderie and mutual support among competitors set the Games apart as participants not only aimed to excel but also encouraged their peers. The enthusiastic involvement of visitors of all ages contributed to a truly festive atmosphere. The Oceania Heavyweight Championship was fiercely contested throughout the day and culminated in an exhilarating showdown at the Hororata Stones, where athletes raced against the clock to lift five stones weighing between 90 and 140 kg onto barrels. Continued on page 9...
Elizabeth Blackburn of Darfield was thrilled to win the Best Dressed Lassie at the Hororata Highland Games on Saturday. This is the second time Elizabeth has won the title wearing her clan Menzies tartan. Photo: Fi Maddison. Kirwee to Host Rugby Page 8
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