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BIO:
Arun is an up-and-coming star in the Black Sticks midfield. He was a standout for the Junior Black Sticks at the 2009 World Cup - a performance which led to his top level debut later that year.
Arun is a very dedicated athlete, he has a phenomenal work rate and he shows versatility in the number of positions he can slot into it.
The Auckland student may well not be the only member of the Panchia family to wear the black singlet with his two younger brothers destined for higher honours.
Name:
Arun Panchia
Nickname:
Magic
Date of Birth:
22.04.89
Birthplace:
Auckland
Town of Residence:
Auckland
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Midflielder / Defender
Shirt Number:
24
NZ Debut:
vs Pakistan Azlan Shah 2009
NHL Team:
Auckland
Career High:
Making Semi-finals at Junior World Cup, Winning World Cup Qualifier in November 2009
Career Low:
Losing JWC Semi-final, Losing Oceania Cup 2009
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Too many to list
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of Training per week:
15-20
Toughest Opponent:
Australia
Who has been most influential in your career:
Parents, Peter Miskimmin
Strengths:
Receipt, work rate
Weaknesses:
Ball speed
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Hanging out with family and mates, watching NFL, NBA, NRL, Playstation
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Competitive, relaxed, determined, focused, motivated
Favourite TV Show:
Family Guy
Favourite Food:
Burger Fuel
Favourite Music:
NZ Music
Favourite Book:
Diary of a Champion
Dislikes:
Injuries, losing
Advice for Young Players:
Train hard, try and learn or improve something every time to play or train
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