SEBOKENG.- Emfuleni netball teams were involved in the mini world cup as a build-up for the 2023 Netball World Cup scheduled to take place in Cape Town from 28 July to 6 August.
This Mini World Cup games took place at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex in Zone 14, Sebokeng recently
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sedibeng Netball Federation Marketing Manager, Refilwe Mokoka said these games were part of the campaign to create awareness to promote the spirit of the Netball World Cup to be hosted by South Africa at the above venue and dates.
She told Sedibeng Ster Sport that this event was a great success with the Emfuleni netball teams coming in numbers to support this initiative. The teams that formed part of this initiative were Young Ladies Netball Club, Vaal Stars Netball Club, Tsoelopele Netball Club, Riyal Tigers Netball Club, Cheetas Netball Club, Diphetogo Netball Club, Izimbokodo Netball Club, Netmagic Netball Club, and Golden Girls Netball Club.
Mokoka said the main objective of the games was to mobilise the community just like when this country hosted a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup. She believes there is a serious need to promote the Netball World Cup the same way as the soccer world cup when people would wear Bafana Bafana T-shirts on Fridays.
“We decided to organise these games as part of an awareness campaign for the Netball World Cup as the host nation. We also want to thank everyone who made this event a great success. It was a day to be remembered in the history of the Sedibeng Netball Federation. Thanks to all the teams for accepting our invitation and being part of this initiative,” concluded Mokoka.
