Wairarapa Junior Sportsman of the Year

Joseph Teofilo from the Wairarapa, who has participated in past Chess Power National Finals and Chess Power Champions Trophy events including October this year, was awarded wairarapa Maori male Junior Sportsman of the Year and the Peoples Choice trophy for his achievements in chess both regionally and nationally.

Joseph Teofilo at the Chess Power Nationals 2015

From Joseph's achievement at this regional awards evening, it has put a spotlight on chess and we're hoping this will encourage more of our young to take part! 

Regards,

Kim Teofilo

Useful links:

Josephs Chess Profile in Tornelo 
https://nzjunior.tornelo.com/players/joseph-teofilo

NZ Herald Article 
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503412&objectid=11544643

Whaiora Wairarapa Maori Sports Awards 2015 Facebook page 
http://www.whaiora.org.nz/?q=events