World Cup of Netball Scheduled for 2023
The Netball World Cup 2023 is set to make history as it takes place on African soil for the first time in sixty years, from July 28 to August 6, 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa [1][2][4]. This prestigious tournament will see 16 teams, including the Spar Proteas, competing for the coveted title.
The Spar Proteas, currently ranked 5th in the world, have been preparing diligently for this event. Their final training camp before the Vitality Netball World Cup will take place on July 14th, 2023, in Cape Town [3]. The team will be led by captain Bongiwe Msomi and vice-captain Karla Pretorius, with a squad that includes Khanyisa Chawane, Izette Griesel, Phumza Maweni, Lenize Potgieter, Nicola Smith, Jeante Strydom, Nichole Taljaard, Elmere van der Berg, Shadine van der Merwe, Ine-Mari Venter, Owethu Ngubane, Refiloe Nketsa, and Lefebre Rademan [2].
The Proteas have been drawn into Pool C, where they will face Jamaica, Wales, and Sri Lanka [5]. Their first three games are against Wales on July 28, Sri Lanka on July 29, and Jamaica on July 30 [6].
The Netball World Cup 2023 offers a significant opportunity for players and coaches to showcase their skills and potentially secure a place in the Spar Proteas squad. The tournament will be broadcasted by Supersport as part of their "Here For Her 2023" campaign [7].
This marks the first time South Africa is hosting the Netball World Cup. The competition's name was changed to "Netball World Cup" in 2015 [8]. England has finished third in the last three Netball World Cup events, while New Zealand and Australia have taken the top spots in the last two events respectively [9][10]. The Proteas last featured on the podium in 1995, where they finished as runners-up [11].
The last World Cup the Proteas finished 4th, and they will be aiming to improve on that performance in this historic event [12]. Hollywoodbets is partnered with Netball South Africa (NSA) for the 2023 instalment of the Telkom Netball League (TNL), South Africa's domestic netball division [13].
Fans eager to follow the daily fixtures and specific match timings for the Netball World Cup 2023 are advised to visit the official event website or tune in to updates from the organizing body closer to or during the event.
[1] Netball World Cup 2023 Dates [2] Spar Proteas Final Squad Announced [3] Spar Proteas Training Camp [4] Netball World Cup in Africa after 60 years [5] Pool Draw for Netball World Cup 2023 [6] Netball World Cup 2023 Match Schedule [7] Supersport to Broadcast Netball World Cup 2023 [8] Netball World Cup Name Change [9] England's Netball World Cup Performance [10] New Zealand and Australia's Netball World Cup Wins [11] South Africa's Netball World Cup History [12] South Africa's Last Netball World Cup Performance [13] Hollywoodbets Partnership with Netball South Africa
Sports-betting enthusiasts may have their eyes on upcoming Netball World Cup matches, especially those involving the Spar Proteas. This South African national team, ranked 5th in the world, will compete against counterparts like Jamaica, Wales, and Sri Lanka in the tournament. Their first three games are scheduled for July 28, 28, and 30.
