Practitioners from Hamilton Wadō-Kai Karate Club travelled to Tokyo recently to hone their skills and, with help from the Foundation Community Sports grant, learn about the local culture and history.
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Bali's Monkey Forest and civic cat coffee surprise Kiwi athletes
Attending the World Championships in Bali, the Modern Pentathlon New Zealand team took some time out to take in the culture of the host nation, including visiting the famous Monkey Forest.
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Speed climbers slow down for Chinese tea and gardens
In Wujiang, China, to compete, the NZ speed climbing team found time to slow things down and take in some of the more tranquil sights, learn about Chinese culture and relax over a local brew.
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Softball tour illuminates Japan to Under 15 girls
A three-week tour of Japan to compete in the Under 15 Women's Softball World Cup saw the New Zealand team grow as players and people, writes Softball NZ's Tania Giles.
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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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.
