\u201cTK loved being a part of the Motueka Cricket Club and more often than not could be seen wearing his treasured No 12 club top with pride.\u201d<\/p>\n
TK had been excited about moving into a new house with a backyard where he could finally practise cricket whenever he wanted to.<\/p>\n
The club said TK was a \u201cnatural spin bowler\u201d, whose favourite cricket experience was when the Central Stags and Central Hinds visited \u2013 even managing to catch one of them out.<\/p>\n
\u201cTK often observed other spin bowlers\u2019 technique just so he could practise over and over again, even videoing himself so he could critique his action and improve his technique.<\/p>\n
\u201cTK is going to be missed immensely by his teammates, coaches and their families who all got to witness his immense passion for cricket.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brooklyn School, which describes itself as a Year 0-8 primary school west of Motueka, also acknowledged the loss on its website.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with the deepest sadness that the Brooklyn School board shares the devastating news of the tragic loss of one of our treasured students, TK Hadzhikostov.<\/p>\n
\u201cTK was a valued and much-loved member of our Brooklyn School community, and this loss is being felt deeply by students, staff, and families across our school.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this incredibly difficult time, we know that our wider Brooklyn community will join with us in sending our love, thoughts, and prayers to TK\u2019s parents and extended family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The school said the loss would have a profound impact on the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the coming days, there will be a range of emotions experienced by students, staff, and families as we come to terms with this loss.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur focus will be on supporting one another with care, compassion, and kindness as we navigate this extremely sad time together.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Ministry of Education \u201cwrap-around team\u201d was on site on Monday to \u201cprovide guidance and support for students, staff, and wh\u0101nau who may need it\u201d, the school said.<\/p>\n
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