Anita Wawatai

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Anita Wawatai
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Born (1980-12-07) 7 December 1980 (age 42)
New Zealand
Playing position Goalkeeper
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2006
2008
2006 Commonwealth Games
2008 Summer Olympics

Anita Wawatai (born 7 December 1980) is a New Zealand field hockey player who competed in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Anita Wawatai". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. Anita Wawatai at the NZOC website