Thursday, March 14, 2019

Cape Town to host Netball World Cup


It is the first time an African city has earned the right to hold the tournament since its inception in 1963 



Cape Town has won the right to host the 2023 Netball World Cup‚ beating a strong bid from Auckland‚ New Zealand‚ for the sport’s flagship event.
International Netball Federation (INF) president Molly Rhone made the announcement to rowdy applause from players‚ coaches and administrators.
The Cape Town International Convention Centre, where Thursday’s announcement was made‚ will be transformed to host the 16-team competition in five years. It is the first time an African city has earned the right to host the World Cup since its inception in 1963.
The 2023 tournament will be the 16th staging of the World Cup.


11 comments:

  1. our country is slowly developing through sports

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  2. It good to see that now women sport are also being recognised

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  3. Factual statement. Powerful. Eye opener. Females should take leadership position.Netball World Cup in C.City we want to see more women in leading position.

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    1. That is true I also hope that one day I will be the inspiration to other Females.

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  4. This is good for our country not in sport only nut also for the economic growth.

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  5. Wow this is really good news, it definitely shows that South Africa is developing... slowly but surely we are getting there.

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  6. South Africa is really developing,this is great news.

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  7. So now I've found you as my updates sport channel

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    1. hahaha I would make sure that I keep you posted about everything.

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  8. WOW great news … this blog is really useful , it keeping us update

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  9. Wow that's awesome news it's seems as if south Africa it's breaking a record in every corner for being the first country host the major tournament in africa first was FIFA world cup now this that great

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