Show Notes
Asia Insight : Common Ground is a special series of interviews looking at the enduring sporting connections between New Zealand and India. In this episode sports journalist Stephen Hewson speaks with Riri Motu, a New Zealand exponent of the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, often described as a mix of tag and wrestling. Website asiamediacentre.org.nz Email us at [email protected] Whakawhetai mo te whakarongo .. thanks for listening !
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