Tag Archives: Sport

The Forgotten White Man in Historic Olympic Photo

By GRIOT October 3, 2015. Today marks the 9th anniversary of Peter Norman’s passing. We want to commemorate him by publishing this text written by Italian writer Riccardo Gazzaniga, who allowed us to share the story of the Australian sprinter … Continue reading

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Photographic Tribute to “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali

Of the Top of My Head  By Paul Murray Farewell Champ, you inspired me not only as a boxer, but as a sportsman, statesman, showman, and a Man. You taught me about life, morality, equity among people, dignity, self-respect, confidence, … Continue reading

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Is the Carisbook Closed?

By Raving Rongolian Star Stringer Roman Brutus Spartacus   Carisbrook For Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand and International sporting fans the name Carisbook evokes memories of the Battle of Bannockburn! Stubborn Celtic pride subdued for too long by the foppish heathens … Continue reading

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Da Costa Spearheads Otago Win Over Rival Canterbury

18 октября 2014 Известия Спорт – Футбол из Новой Зеландии ! Южная Соединенные против Кентербери Южная Соединенные прекратились десять Кентерберийский доминирования с отличным 2-1 победу в предсезонном столкновения в Тимару в субботу . Victor DaCosta. Кентербери открыл счет через Марио … Continue reading

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Karamea Radio Interview with Trail-Running Vickis

Trail Runners Vicki Woolley & Vicki Quinn arrived in Karamea after running the Heaphy Track in two days. They stayed at Rongo Backpackers & Gallery in Karamea and enjoyed a Heaphy Conqueror’s Feast, visited the Oparara Basin arches and caves … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong 0: Ivan Fernandez WON

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   True sportsmanship was shown recently by promising Spanish cross-country runner Iván Fernández Anaya, 24, in race in Burlada, Navarre, Spain on December 2, 2012. Fernández Anaya was in second place to Kenyan … Continue reading

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REMATCH: Rumble in Rongolia

German Champ Returns to Defend Chess Title By Paul Murray April 19, 2012 Karamea, New Zealand: Rongolian Chess Champion Andreas Diller arrived at Rongo Backpackers & Gallery in Karamea on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand … Continue reading

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Rongo Master Quiz August 2011

By Rongolian Quizmaster Samson Jesus Elijah ***(1st prize to the first correct entry received via e-mail to CheckmateSport@yandex.ru)***   A Spectacular Rimu driftwood Pianola Fortissime! Quiz open to all earthlings! Question 1 You are captaining the All Blacks in a … Continue reading

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