Hezekiah Ngaropo
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Hezekiah Ngaropo
Name: Hezekiah Ngaropo
Age: 11 years old
Sport: Darts - Region 4
Club: Whakatāne Darts Association
Hezekiah is one of Aotearoa’s most promising Junior Darts athlete. At only 11 years old, he has climbed the National rankings from #10 in 2025 to #5 in 2026, showing rapid development, consistency, and maturity beyond his years. He is known for his precision, focus, and exceptional sportsmanship. Hezekiah’s progress has become a catalyst for youth engagement in darts across Whakatāne, inspiring tamariki to join, stay active and pursue their own sporting aspirations.
National Championship results and Achievements 🏆
🏅2026 National Junior & Youth Championship- Papatoetoe.
- Junior pairs: Top 8 (main round)
- Junior singles: Top 8 (main round)
- Junior & Youth Mixed: Top 8 (main round)
- Selected for White Team - Junior Boys (Tournament Teams)
🏅2025 National Junior & Youth Championships - Masterton.
- Junior Mixed pairs: 2nd place (main round)
- Junior Singles: 3rd equal (main round)
- Selected for White Team - Junior Boys (Tournament Teams)
- Awarded the Personality Trophy: Recognising outstanding sportsmanship and leadership.
🏅Local Achievements & Recognition Whakatāne RSA 2025/2026.
- Drawn Men’s Triples Trophy (2025)
- Men’s Single Trophy Winner
- Men’s Pairs Trophy Winner
- Men’s Drawn Triples Winner (2026)
- Men’s Drawn Pairs Winner (2026)
- 1x 180 Badge (2025)
- 3x 180 Badges (2026)
🏅Whakatāne Darts Association 2025 Season
- Triples Trophy Winner
- 1x 180 Badge: Precision Achievement
- Presidents Trophy: Recognising sportsmanship and positive contribution to the club.
🏅2026 season
- Runners up in Joyce Kelley Triples Trophy
- 1st Place Mixed Pairs Winner
- 3x 180 Badges (and still counting); ongoing recognition for consistent high scoring performance
- Region 4 - B section Tournament Winners
- 1st Place Men’s Pairs Winner
📈Ranking Progression
- 2025 NZDC Junior Boys Ranking #10
- 2026 NZDC Junior Boys Ranking #5
Demonstrates strong upward trajectory and readiness for higher-level competition.
Community and Programme Impact
- Hezekiah’s journey strengthens Munior Darts participation across Whakatāne.
- Inspires junior players to join and stay active.
- Supports a volunteer-run, community-owned programme.
- Acts as a role model for younger players.
- Promotes health, confidence, and social connection through sport.
Upcoming Tournaments
- Aotearoa Māori Darts - Wellington, 30 Oct-1 Nov
- Ted Clements Memorial Singles - Levin, 15 November
- Pending calendar for 2027
FUTURE ASPIRATION
Represent New Zealand Internationally
LONG TERM GOAL
Qualify for the PDC World Junior Championships
LEADERSHIP
Continue inspiring Rangatahi across Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty
