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Netball Fast Five breaks stereotypes

The United Jack Le Roux Fast Five Netball which was won by Purple Bullets ended successfully.
Rita Kakelo
Netball Fast Five breaks stereotypes

Men given chance to play

The United Jack Le Roux Fast Five Netball which was won by Purple Bullets ended successfully.

Rita Kakelo

The United Jack Le Roux Fast Five Netball which was played on Friday and Saturday at the Trusco United Field strived for inclusivity and gender integration in a sport that women traditionally dominate.

The tournament featured 36 matches maximum, with the first match beginning at 18:15 on Friday afternoon and the last match ending at 16:50 on Saturday.

Men, school players, and anyone of any age or gender could participate in the games which gave everyone exposure as well as umpires a chance to improve on their skills.

Head coach of United Netball Enrica Farmer said the tournament was a great success and the inclusion of men in the event is simply due to the fact that there is no netball league for men in Namibia, “besides that, the aim of the event was also to have fun," Farmer added.

This year, nine teams from all over Namibia competed; Five's Alive, Pasop Broers, Purple Bullets, Supremas, Heavenly Candy, Goal Getters, Hustle, Fun-tastics 11, and Hou by die Blou.

Purple Bullets took first place, Heavenly Candy came in second place, whereas Five's Alive bagged third place.

At the closing ceremony, the winners of the various prizes were announced. The awards for best male and female players went to Aaron Iipinge and Roline Meyer.

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Great netballing action took place over the weekend.

Photo Rita Kakelo

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