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04-05-2025
- Business
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Lisa Carrington Invests In Women's Basketball
New Zealand's most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, is investing in other female athletes - on the basketball court. Dame Lisa has joined the ownership group of the Kāhu, who compete in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league. The team made headlines last year when they became the first all-women-owned sports team in New Zealand. "Sport - especially women's sport - is such an exciting and important space. It has the power to influence far beyond the game itself, and this opportunity to contribute to something bigger was one I couldn't pass up," Carrington said "I'm deeply passionate about making a genuine impact - elevating visibility, generating energy, and inspiring the next generation of wāhine toa. Kāhu Basketball is building real momentum, and I'm looking forward to what's ahead - not just for Kāhu, but for the growth of women's basketball." Co-owner and Kāhu general manager Jo Caird said the addition of Carrington to the ownership group represented a "transformative moment" for the organisation. "Lisa's winning mentality, professionalism, and passion for women's sport perfectly align with our vision. Beyond her incredible sporting achievements, she brings invaluable leadership experience and a genuine commitment to creating pathways for young women in sport." Carrington won three gold medals at the last Olympics in Paris but has opted out of competing on the Kayak World Cup circuit this year. She is planning on at the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Kāhu begin their 2025 season in late September.
RNZ News
03-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Lisa Carrington invests in women's basketball
Kahu basketball has a new member of the ownership group - Dame Lisa Carrington. Photo: Collage/Photosport New Zealand's most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, is investing in other female athletes - on the basketball court. Dame Lisa has joined the ownership group of the Kāhu, who compete in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league. The team made headlines last year when they became the first all-women-owned sports team in New Zealand. "Sport - especially women's sport - is such an exciting and important space. It has the power to influence far beyond the game itself, and this opportunity to contribute to something bigger was one I couldn't pass up," Carrington said "I'm deeply passionate about making a genuine impact - elevating visibility, generating energy, and inspiring the next generation of wāhine toa. Kāhu Basketball is building real momentum, and I'm looking forward to what's ahead - not just for Kāhu, but for the growth of women's basketball." Co-owner and Kāhu general manager Jo Caird said the addition of Carrington to the ownership group represented a "transformative moment" for the organisation. "Lisa's winning mentality, professionalism, and passion for women's sport perfectly align with our vision. Beyond her incredible sporting achievements, she brings invaluable leadership experience and a genuine commitment to creating pathways for young women in sport." Carrington won three gold medals at the last Olympics in Paris but has opted out of competing on the Kayak World Cup circuit this year. She is planning on at the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Kāhu begin their 2025 season in late September. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
02-05-2025
- Sport
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Dame Lisa Carrington To Skip 2025 Season
Article – RNZ New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete on the Kayak World Cup circuit this year. Dame Lisa's name has been left out of the 13-paddler squad named for the series in Europe. Earlier this year she indicated that she does intend to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Earlier this year she indicated that she does intend to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Carrington is training fully but has decided to not compete on the international stage in 2025. 'Lisa has opted not to travel with the team in 2025, making this year look a little different from previous ones,' Canoe Racing New Zealand said in a statement. 'She's back to full training and enjoying the added flexibility in her schedule. 'The plan is to return to international competition next year, with her sights firmly set on LA 2028. 'In the meantime, she's fully behind the team as they compete in this month's World Cups and is excited to see how they perform.' Carrington won three gold medals in Paris last year to take her Olympic gold medal haul to eight. Aimee Fisher, who finished fourth in the K1 final in Paris last year, is in the squad for the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cups in Szeged, Hungary and Poznan, Poland. The other members of the Olympic champion K4 crew are also included: Alicia Hoskin, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan. New Zealand sprint kayak squad Aimee Fisher, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club Alicia Hoskin, North Shore Canoe Club Finn Murphy, North Shore Canoe Club (Paracanoe) Grant Clancy, North Shore Canoe Club Hamish Legarth, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club James Munro, Otago Kayak Racing Club James Scott, North Shore Canoe Club Kacey Ngataki, North Shore Canoe Club Kalani Gilbertson, North Shore Canoe Club Lucy Matehaere, Otago Kayak Racing Club Olivia Brett, Arawa Canoe Club Quaid Thompson, Poverty Bay Kayak Club Tara Vaughan, North Shore Canoe Club Szeged Canoe Sprint World Cup on 16-18 May Poznan Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup on 22-25 May.
Scoop
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Dame Lisa Carrington To Skip 2025 Season
New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete on the Kayak World Cup circuit this year. Dame Lisa's name has been left out of the 13-paddler squad named for the series in Europe. Earlier this year she indicated that she does intend to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Earlier this year she indicated that she does intend to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Carrington is training fully but has decided to not compete on the international stage in 2025. "Lisa has opted not to travel with the team in 2025, making this year look a little different from previous ones," Canoe Racing New Zealand said in a statement. "She's back to full training and enjoying the added flexibility in her schedule. "The plan is to return to international competition next year, with her sights firmly set on LA 2028. "In the meantime, she's fully behind the team as they compete in this month's World Cups and is excited to see how they perform." Carrington won three gold medals in Paris last year to take her Olympic gold medal haul to eight. Aimee Fisher, who finished fourth in the K1 final in Paris last year, is in the squad for the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cups in Szeged, Hungary and Poznan, Poland. The other members of the Olympic champion K4 crew are also included: Alicia Hoskin, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan. New Zealand sprint kayak squad Aimee Fisher, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club Alicia Hoskin, North Shore Canoe Club Finn Murphy, North Shore Canoe Club (Paracanoe) Grant Clancy, North Shore Canoe Club Hamish Legarth, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club James Munro, Otago Kayak Racing Club James Scott, North Shore Canoe Club Kacey Ngataki, North Shore Canoe Club Kalani Gilbertson, North Shore Canoe Club Lucy Matehaere, Otago Kayak Racing Club Olivia Brett, Arawa Canoe Club Quaid Thompson, Poverty Bay Kayak Club Tara Vaughan, North Shore Canoe Club Szeged Canoe Sprint World Cup on 16-18 May Poznan Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup on 22-25 May.
RNZ News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Dame Lisa Carrington to skip 2025 season
Gold medalist Lisa Carrington of New Zealand. Photo: Iain McGregor / New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete on the Kayak World Cup circuit this year. Dame Lisa's name is missing from the 13-paddler squad named for the series in Europe. Earlier this year she indicated that she does intend to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics . However, it appears she has decided that she will not compete internationally this year. Carrington won three gold medals in Paris last year to take her Olympic gold medal haul to eight. Aimee Fisher, who finished fourth in the K1 final in Paris last year, is in the squad for the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cups in Szeged, Hungary and Poznan, Poland. The other members of the Olympic champion K4 crew are also included: Alicia Hoskin, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan. New Zealand sprint kayak squad Aimee Fisher, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club Alicia Hoskin, North Shore Canoe Club Finn Murphy, North Shore Canoe Club (Paracanoe) Grant Clancy, North Shore Canoe Club Hamish Legarth, Hawke's Bay Kayak Racing Club James Munro, Otago Kayak Racing Club James Scott, North Shore Canoe Club Kacey Ngataki, North Shore Canoe Club Kalani Gilbertson, North Shore Canoe Club Lucy Matehaere, Otago Kayak Racing Club Olivia Brett, Arawa Canoe Club Quaid Thompson, Poverty Bay Kayak Club Tara Vaughan, North Shore Canoe Club Szeged Canoe Sprint World Cup on 16-18 May Poznan Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup on 22-25 May.
