Pauline Jani
Zimbabwean netball player (1989–2023)
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Pauline Jani (10 July 1989 – 11 October 2023) was a Zimbabwean netball player who represented Zimbabwe internationally and played in the positions of goal keeper and goal shooter.[1][2] Born in 1989 at Hippo Valley Estate,[3] she was a member of the Zimbabwean squad which finished at eighth position during the 2019 Netball World Cup, which was historically Zimbabwe's first ever appearance at a Netball World Cup tournament.[4] She announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 30 after playing in Zimbabwe's last group stage match against Uganda at the 2019 World Cup.[5]
Born10 July 1989
Hippo Valley Estate, Zimbabwe
Died11 October 2023 (aged 34)
Harare, Zimbabwe
OccupationNetball player
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
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| Born | 10 July 1989 Hippo Valley Estate, Zimbabwe | ||||
| Died | 11 October 2023 (aged 34) Harare, Zimbabwe | ||||
| Occupation | Netball player | ||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||
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Jani died at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare on 11 October 2023, at the age of 34.[6]
