Malta national netball team

Malta
INF ranking 34
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The Malta national netball team participates in International tournaments, representing the country of Malta. They are part of Netball Europe and are a full member of the International Netball Federation (INF).[1] They are also associate members of FENA (Federation of European Netball Associations). Malta achieved an International Ranking position in 2012.[2] They are currently ranked 34th in the INF World Rankings.[3] The Netball Association of Malta is located is located in Sliema, Malta.[4] The President is Ms. Sandra Farrugia, and the Secretary is Ms. Josianne Gatt.[5] Helga Turban is the head coach of the U21 side.[6]

The Malta Netball Association league is played every Sunday at Kirkop Complex. There are 3 divisions playing, 1st, 2nd and Under 21s.[7]

Malta participated in the World Youth Netball Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2013. They played against the following teams:

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In 2012, the U21 team competed in the Euro Championships, beating Northern Ireland 47-30. This was followed by a loss to England 65-22. Malta's Holly Robinson was voted the best player of the tournament.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Netball.org
  2. ↑ Netball Europe
  3. ↑ Netball.org
  4. ↑ Maltayp
  5. ↑ Noc Malta
  6. ↑ Times of Malta
  7. ↑ Malta Netball Association
  8. ↑ Malta Today
  9. ↑ Times of Malta

See also


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