Congratulations to Isabell Lynch (12OAB), who was selected to represent New Zealand as part of the NZ E Blacks at the Hado World Cup 2025, held in Shanghai this May.
Competing against 15 other international teams, the NZ E Blacks reached the quarter-finals, where they faced Korea in a closely fought match. Despite a strong effort, they were defeated 4–3 and 2–0, finishing 8th overall. Korea went on to become the tournament runners-up.
Hado is an exciting augmented reality sport that blends dodgeball and gaming. Players wear headsets and arm sensors to launch energy balls at their opponents in fast-paced 80-second rounds, played in teams of three.
Well done, Isabell — an amazing achievement on the global stage!