Hockey
The Junior Black Sticks, containing three Wairarapa players, came fifth at the Sultan Johor Cup hockey tournament, which finished in Malaysia last week.
Nicholas Finlayson, Trent Lett and Benedict van Woerkom were prominent members of a side which drew 3-3 with Pakistan, beat Malaysia 5-2, lost to Germany 5-1, lost to Australia 5-1 and then beat Malaysia in the play-off for fifth and sixth 2-1.
The draw with Pakistan came through a last-minute goal by Kane Russell after Pakistan led 3-0 after 30 minutes of play. The Kiwis opened their account in the 50th minute through a deflection by Jared Panchia and van Woerkom scored the second goal with what was labelled a "cracking reverse stick hit".
The 5-2 win over Malaysia also saw the Junior Black Sticks come from behind, Malaysia leading 2-1 midway through the first half. Lett was signalled out in after-match comments for his outstanding work on defence.