Netball Australia and the Australian Government are supporting Pacific netball teams, including Netball Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa, through the PacificAus Sports program. This initiative aids their participation in the Oceania Regional Qualifiers for the Netball World Youth Cup 2025.
The Qualifiers, hosted in Rarotonga, Cook Islands from September 16–21, will determine which nations secure the final spots for NWYC 2025. Fiji, already qualified, competes alongside Tonga, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and Cook Islands for three remaining spots.
Netball Australia’s partnership through PacificAus Sports has facilitated elite competition opportunities for these teams, enhancing their preparations for the tournament.
Tonga Netball Association CEO Salote Sisifa praised the partnership, highlighting how it has strengthened Tonga’s team. Netball Samoa captain Papi Alaalatoa expressed gratitude for the development opportunities provided, boosting their readiness for the Qualifiers.
Tonga plays against Samoa today while Cook Island faces Papua New Guinea.
Source: Netball Australia