Bradley Shaw facts for kids
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Bradley Shaw is a talented field hockey player from New Zealand. He was born on February 13, 1983, in Christchurch. Bradley is well-known for playing for New Zealand's national field hockey team, which is nicknamed The Black Sticks.
He first joined the national team in 2004. His very first game was at the Hockey Champions Trophy against the Netherlands. Bradley's older brother, Hayden Shaw, is also a field hockey player for the national team.
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Bradley Shaw's Hockey Career
Bradley Shaw has represented New Zealand in many important international competitions. He played in the Olympic Games twice. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He also played at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Commonwealth Games Achievements
Bradley also took part in the Commonwealth Games multiple times. He played in the 2006 games held in Melbourne, Australia. Later, he competed in the 2014 games in Glasgow, Scotland. In Glasgow, his team just missed out on a bronze medal. They lost in a penalty shootout against England.
A big moment for Bradley was at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. There, he helped his team win a bronze medal in the men's hockey tournament. He also earned a silver medal at the 2015 Oceania Cup in Stratford.
Key Matches and Goals
Bradley Shaw has scored important goals for his team. One memorable goal was against Argentina. He scored the winning goal in the 2008 Olympic qualifying tournament. This helped New Zealand secure their spot in the Olympics. He also won a silver medal at the 2007 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge.
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