For all the progress the sport has made in recent years, South African netball looks to be in somewhat of a shambles at the moment – and the timing couldn’t be worse. Read the full report➡️
For all the progress the sport has made in recent years, South African netball looks to be in somewhat of a shambles at the moment - and the timing couldn't be worse. Still a fringe sport in South Africa, despite being one of the largest codes in the country in terms of youth participation, netball has a chance to significantly boost its popularity at senior level when Cape Town hosts next year's World Cup.
Still a fringe sport in South Africa, despite being one of the largest codes in the country in terms of youth participation, netball has a chance to significantly boost its popularity at senior level when Cape Town hostsIn 2019, the Proteas finished fourth at the World Cup in Liverpool, reaching the semifinals of the quadrennial showpiece for the first time in 24 years, but their bubble was popped when they settled for sixth place at this year’s Commonwealth Games, falling to Uganda in the...
With a semi-professional domestic structure in place, and following some superb performances by the Proteas against the world’s best at international level, there is a persistent sense of optimism around the potential of the sport.But they will be punching above their weight again at next year’s World Cup, and it will be tough even in the best of circumstances.
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