Waka to Worlds

Waka to Worlds

Following the Aotearoa J19 Elite Women’s and Men’s teams, as they set out to become back-to-back world champions, this series takes a behind the scenes look at the world of elite waka ama and their journey to the 2024 World Sprints.
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Stream only in New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands
Season 1
Season 2

Episode 1

A behind-the-scenes look at the world of elite waka ama, following the NZ J19 Elite Womens and Mens teams on their road to the 2022 IVF World Sprint Championships in London.

Episode 2

With only four weeks out from the championships and limited training time left, the teams learn first-hand the reality of being elite athletes.

Episode 3

The coaches have the hard job of trying to figure out the best six combination for the Worlds in London.

Episode 4

The teams do final prep before they leave for London and, with only six seats and seven paddlers, yet to be decided is who will make the final lineup.

Episode 5

The teams make the 30-hour journey to the World Championships in London and the boys take to the water to fight for gold.

Episode 6

The girls get ready for their all or nothing finls in the hope of bringing gold home.

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