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Tall Fern Mary Goulding in ICU following car accident

09:24 am on 21 May 2023

Mary Goulding (right) during the New Zealand Tall Ferns Showcase before the NZ National Basketball League Grand Final, Auckland, New Zealand. 01 August 2020 Photo: Brett Phibbs

New Zealand women's basketballer Mary Goulding is in a critical condition in intensive care after a car accident in Christchurch yesterday.

The NZ women's basketball team announced the news on social media, asking people to send love, thoughts and prayers to Goulding and her family.

The 26-year-old has 12 caps for New Zealand, and was recently named in the Tall Ferns side for their upcoming Europe Tour and FIBA Women's Asia Cup at the end of June.

The Tall Ferns just finished a training camp in Auckland earlier this week.

The side is due to have their final preparation camp in Auckland next weekend.

Mary Goulding, holding the ball, in action for Mainland Pouakai at Cowles Stadium in Christchurch on 29 June, 2022. Photo: Photosport / Martin Hunter