The quarter-century milestone has been celebrated at the Māori touch nationals in Rotorua where teams will be chosen for the NRL Indigenous All Stars touch in Townsville in 2024.
King, who won last year's NZ squash open, says she really wanted to play in the tournament which begins on Tuesday in Tauranga.
Lani Daniels and Mea Motu continue to shine when the bright lights come on.
The super coach has told Australian media he has a strong connection with the Kiwis and is open to taking charge of the team.
The unique event is set to be staged in the Bay of Plenty in February 2024.
Motu will fight India's Chandni Mehra in her hometown of Northland this Saturday night on a card which also features fellow Northland boxer Lani Daniels and team-mate Jerome Pampel
Tongan Junior Fa will be the opening fight of the night in boxing's most lucrative showdown on December 23rd - 'Day of Reckoning'
27-year-old Ashleigh Hoeta of Te Atiawa completed the record (317.5kgs) just three years after suffering from a stroke.
Mea Motu and Lani Daniels will defend their world titles on home soil this weekend - Not only will the card be in Aotearoa but in Whangārei much to their delight.
The 19-year-old swimmer's history-making form saw her claim two awards at Saturday's ceremony in the Bay of Plenty.
