Netball in Papua New Guinea
Overview of the ball sport in Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea Netball Federation was created in the 1960s.[1] There are over 10,000 registered netball players in the country.[1] A large support base for the sport exists around Port Moresby.[2]
CountryPapua New Guinea
Governing bodyPapua New Guinea Netball Federation
National teamPapua New Guinea
Registered players10,000
| Netball in Papua New Guinea | |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Governing body | Papua New Guinea Netball Federation |
| National team | Papua New Guinea |
| Registered players | 10,000 |
England's record against Papua New Guinea in international matched between 1949 and 1976 was one win and zero losses. England beat Papua New Guinea 114–16 at the World Tournament in 1975.[3]
At Gay Games VI, a transgender netball from Papua New Guinea competed.[4]
Some of the top performances for the Papua New Guinea national netball team include:
- 2008 Nations Cup: First[5]
As of January 2011, the women's national team was ranked number seventeen in the world.[6]