New Zealand's Weekend of Sporting Triumphs

New Zealand celebrated a remarkable weekend of global sporting achievements. Highlights included Team New Zealand's America's Cup victory, the White Ferns' Women's T20 World Cup win, the Black Caps' test match success in India, and the Silver Ferns' netball victory over Australia. Prime Minister and Sports Minister expressed national pride.

New Zealanders woke up on Monday celebrating a remarkable string of sporting achievements over the weekend, notably achieved without the iconic rugby ball. The nation's athletes excelled across various disciplines globally, casting a spotlight on New Zealand's depth of talent in sports beyond rugby.

Team New Zealand retained the prestigious America's Cup in the early hours of Sunday. This set the stage for further victories, including the White Ferns' historic win in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup against fierce competition. Adding to the triumphs, the Black Caps conquered a major test win over India, and the Silver Ferns stunned world champions Australia with a sensational netball victory.

The Kiwi sports celebration extended to China, where the Paddle Ferns clinched the women's world canoe polo title. Sports Minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed these achievements, highlighting the national pride felt by five million citizens. Amidst this success, New Zealand's impressive Olympic performance also underscored its sporting prowess.

(With inputs from agencies.)