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Wednesday 11 December 2024
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Sports stars shine
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Tug-of-War team reaches pull potential After months of training and setbacks, the boys from Kerala have made history, defeating seasoned teams to claim the New Zealand Tug-of-War Championship in Hamilton earlier this month. It was a victory 12 months in the
making. A journey of dedication and relentless hard work paid off as the Minnal Pada Whakatū Tug-of-War team emerged as the New Zealand champions. Formed just a year ago under the guidance of coach Jismon Joseph,
captain Libin Babu, and vice-captain Alex Mathew, the group of determined Nelson men from Kerala, India, say their victory is not only a testament to their skill and passion but also to the power of discipline, teamwork, and cul-
tural exchange. Tug-of-war, or vadam vali, is a traditional sport deeply-rooted in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It involves two teams pulling on opposite ends of a rope, aiming
to drag their opponents across a centre line. The Minnal Pada Whakatū team, which translates to ‘Lightning Squad’ in Malayalam, started
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Duck, duck, decelerate GORDON PREECE Alleged ‘fowl play’ by a vehicle in Monaco has ruffled feathers in the suburb in recent weeks, and a couple have responded to the issue like a duck to water. Residents Jamie Jarvie and her husband Blake Abbott have erected homemade signs advising drivers to slow down for the ducks between Point Rd and Songer St to help keep a family of paradise ducks safe. See Page 2.
Jamie Jarvie and her husband Blake Abbott have taken flight with duck crossing warning signs in Monaco. Photo: Gordon Preece.
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