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The Foundation's Sports Programme provides New Zealand sportspeople opportunities to grow more knowledgeable, connected and confident with Asia.

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Sports Knowledge Exchange

The Foundation's Sports Knowledge Exchange is a fund for New Zealand sports sector representatives to establish connections and develop relationships with their counterparts in Asia.

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Magnificent Macau revealed to Westlake Girls basketball team

Competing at the 2024 ISF World Schools Basketball Championship and experiencing the rich heritage of Macau was a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience for the Westlake Girls High School basketball team writes the school's director of sports, April Ieremia. The team were supported to include cultural elements to their itinerary by a grant from the Foundation's Student Sport Fund.

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Kaipara College rugby teams' Japan adventure "expands horizons"

Competing in Tokyo and Kyoto, two teams from Kaipara College immersed themselves in the local culture, making connections on and off the field. As well as playing rugby, the teams—a boys' and girls' team— visited temples, had a go at sumo wrestling and tried their hand at taiko drumming.

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The Rising Impact of Asia on Sport in New Zealand

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What we offer

Our sports programme provides grants for students, community groups, event organisers and New Zealand sports sector representatives.

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Community Sports Fund

The Foundation's Community Sports Fund provides funding for community sports groups travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Student Sports Fund

The Student Sports Fund provides grants for secondary and tertiary students travelling to Asia for sports to include cultural activities to their itineraries.

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Strategic Partnership Fund

The Foundation is looking to build long-term partnerships with sporting organisations to deliver projects or events that increase New Zealanders' knowledge and awareness of Asia.

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Sports Knowledge Exchange

The Foundation's Sports Knowledge Exchange is a fund for New Zealand sports sector representatives to establish connections and develop relationships with their counterparts in Asia.

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