Vettori awarded honorary Master of Science degree in New Zealand
September 17th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANIHamilton, Sep 17(ANI): New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been presented with an honorary Master of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) by Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton.
“It’s a great honour. It’s been a while since I’ve had to sit an exam so I’m very glad I haven’t had to work too hard to get this,” Stuff.co.nz quoted Vettori, as saying.
Vettori also said that before his cricket career rapidly became a full-time commitment, he had planned to do a course in health science with an eye toward a pharmacy degree.
Waikato Institute of Technology Chief Executive Mark Flowers said that Vettori was extremely deserving of the honorary qualification.
“Since becoming New Zealand’s youngest Test representative at just 18, Daniel has taken more than 300 Test wickets and 3000 Test runs. As Black Caps captain, he is known as an exceptional leader and one of the most considered and intelligent readers of the game,” Flowers said.
“Also of immense importance is Daniel’s dedication to being a role model for our young people and his commitment in giving back to the community. This is our way of giving something back to him,” he added.
Vettori now joins Waikato Institute of Technology’s elite group of honoraries, which include Sir Edmund Hillary, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Colin Meads and the Topp Twins. (ANI)
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