Sporting achievements
Sir. — The sporting spotlight is on our soccer team and I share the general admiration of their magnificent efforts. Another of our national teams has been performing overseas with character and skill, which is. .perhaps, not fully appreciated. Our men's hockey team's seventh place in the World Cup in Bombay is disappointing only because expectations were high. Viewed in perspective, this result ranks New Zealand ahead of five of the world’s 12 best hockey nations — not just would-be qualifiers. They missed the top six only by losing narrowly to India in a courageous display under conditions that wholly favoured the home side. More important. New Zealand won the trophy for the fairest team in the tournament, for which our congratulations should go to captain. players, coach and manager. They have enhanced our international sporting reputation and have contributed greatly to the continued health of the game in New Zealand — Yours, etc.,
B. R. PENFOLD January 14. 1982.
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