PNZA sent two representative teams to Lima, Peru to play in the 2024 Pickleball World Cup on 26-27 October 2024. Open Team: Matt Carter (Co-Captain), Will Dewhirst (Co-Captain), Conor Robertshawe, Caitlin Carter, Michaela Winiata, Lizzie Brady (reserve). 50+ Team: Shane Wilson (Captain), Jeremy Pearson, Rico del Rosario (reserve), Annie Hawaikirangi, Justine Delport, Goretti Sua (reserve)
Results from the 2024 Pickleball World Cup:
The New Zealand Open Team were unfortunately knocked out in the quarter finals from the 32 countries that competed. The New Zealand Senior (50+) Team finished with a silver medal, 2nd in the World from the 22 countries that competed. They were also awarded as the Best Delegation in the senior competition, and Most Valueable Player (MVP) was awarded to Justine Delport for her team spirit, sportmanship and performance during the event.
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