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Independent Singapore
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Asian Youth Netball Championship: Singapore win against Malaysia to reclaim crown
SINGAPORE: The Singapore national netball U21 team had a memorable run in the Asian Youth Netball Championship held in Jeonju, South Korea, as they triumphed over Causeway rivals Malaysia to reclaim the crown for the first time since 2017. Singapore put up a commanding performance on the court throughout the competition and capped it off with a 49-29 win in the final on July 4 against the Malaysians, who were winners in 2019 and 2023. This is Singapore's third championship, having won it during the inaugural edition in 1994, and then in 2017 when they defeated Malaysia 47-43 in the final held in South Korea. The latest Asian Youth Netball Championships is a sweet revenge for the Singapore national netball U21 team, as they ended the tournament as runners-up, losing to Malaysia in the finals in 2019 and 2023. 'I'm incredibly proud of the team. Every player gave their all, and this win is the result of the hard work we've put in over the past few months. We've grown together as a team, and to see it come together on court throughout the competition and in the final is truly special,' said Singapore's co-captain Charlotte Lee. Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025: Group A (Cup) round robin final standings. (Photo credit: Netball Singapore) Team Singapore remained undefeated in the tournament and ended the round robin at the top of the group with eight points, a goal average of 257.73%, scoring a total of 250 goals, and conceding 97 goals. The team led by head coach Yeo Mee Hong began their round robin campaign with a dominant 76-29 win against India on June 27. They continued their authority in the competition with wins against Malaysia (47-30) and Hong Kong (65-19) in their next two matches. In their final round robin match, Singapore sealed a 62-19 win over three-time Asian Youth Netball Championship winner, Sri Lanka, on July 1. 'I couldn't be prouder of the girls. They showed great discipline, determination and teamwork throughout the tournament. This win shows that the future of Singapore netball is bright. We'll continue to build on this momentum and keep developing our young players to ensure long-term success,' said head coach Yeo. The win adds to a standout year for Netball Singapore, with Yeo named Coach of the Year and the senior team, the Singapore Vandas, recognised as Team of the Year at the recent Singapore Sports Awards. See also Amanda Anisimova wins her first WTA 1000 title 'This win is a powerful statement about the future of Singapore netball. Our U21 team demonstrated incredible composure, skill, and teamwork on the regional stage. 'It's a proud day not just for the players and coaches, but for everyone committed to building the next generation of talent. We're excited to support them as they prepare for their next challenge at the Netball Youth World Cup,' said Daniel Ho, CEO of Netball Singapore. The Singapore national netball U21 team will next turn their attention to the Netball Youth World Cup, which will take place in Gibraltar from Sept 19 to 28. The competition was last held in 2017 in Botswana, with the following edition in 2021 cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic Singapore will be aiming to improve on the 18th-place finish in their previous outing in the Netball Youth World Cup. In 2017, Singapore lost all their Pool B matches, going down to silver medallist Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Barbados. In the classification matches, Singapore won against Sri Lanka and Grenada and lost to Malaysia in the 17th-place playoff match.
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Netball victory
Listen to article In a nation where sports infrastructure remains underfunded and many disciplines struggle to find mainstream recognition, Pakistan's youth continue to carve out remarkable stories of triumph on the global stage. The latest testament to this tenacity came from South Korea, where Pakistan's U-16 girls' netball team clinched the Asian Youth Netball Championship title with a resounding 60-35 win over the Maldives in the final. Staying undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has brought home the trophy in triumph. Netball, like many other sports in Pakistan, exists in the shadows of cricket. Government support is negligible, sponsorships are rare, and media coverage is minimal. Athletes often pay out of pocket for training or rely on passionate coaches working in difficult conditions. Yet, results like these show that the raw talent and commitment of Pakistan's youth is not in question. What is in question is whether the country is willing to invest in its sporting future. A national sports policy that focuses on development at the school and grassroots levels is urgently needed. Support for women's sports must also move beyond tokenism to structured programs and facilities. The fact that the Prime Minister and the Pakistan Embassy in Seoul publicly congratulated the team is encouraging, but mere praise must translate into policy. These victories should serve as a wake-up call for the country's sports authorities to expand their focus beyond a few marquee sports. We must invest in grassroots development and offer platforms for youth to compete, both locally and internationally. The talent is clearly there. What is now needed is a system that catches up to the ambition of these budding athletes to realise their true potential and have them perform at the global stage.
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Singapore U-21 netball team claim Asian Youth C'ship title by beating Malaysia 49-29
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Singapore U-21 netball squad, led by coach Yeo Mee Hong (back row, centre) with their medals after winning the Asian Youth Netball Championship for the first time since 2017. This is the final appearance in this competition for co-captains Norah Gabriel (back row, far right) and Charlotte Lee (front row, far left), who racked up 24 goals, with fellow attacker Zulfa Rashad Rayhan (front row, far right) scoring the other 25. SINGAPORE – The South Korean city of Jeonju witnessed the Singapore Under-21 team's foiled attempt to regain the Asian Youth Netball Championship (AYNC) title in 2023, as they lost 49-45 to defending champions Malaysia in the final. But at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium – the very place where they fell two years ago – the Republic picked themselves up on July 4, beating the same opponents 49-29 to bring home the gold for the first time since 2017. This was the fourth consecutive time that the Causeway rivals had met in the continental final, with Singapore prevailing eight years ago before losing in 2019 and 2023. Singapore co-captain Norah Gabriel said they did not expect to win, as 'Malaysia are a challenging team', adding: 'We were just focusing on our own game plan and our own process.' That was enough for them to get off to a positive start before they consolidated their advantage. Singapore ended the first quarter with a 15-7 lead, extending their cushion to 26-14 and 37-20 after the second and third quarters respectively before sealing victory in the final stanza against the seven-time champions. The Republic had romped to the final after topping the group stage, beating India (76-29), Malaysia (47-30), Hong Kong (65-19) and Sri Lanka (62-19). Malaysia finished second. Singapore coach Yeo Mee Hong chalked up their triumph to the team's consistent ability to stick to the basics and adhere to the game plans, which were switched depending on the opponents they were facing. 'We continue to grow each week, in terms of performance; each individual and team performance was growing over the week, through the final,' said the 61-year-old, who was named Coach of the Year at the Singapore Sports Awards in June for ending the senior team's decade-long wait for the Asian Netball Championship crown in 2024. She was delighted that the U-21 girls were able to emulate their seniors by reaching their goal. For Gabriel, the focus during the final was on playing well and improving by applying each lesson she had learnt in the previous two years on the court. The 21-year-old was also part of the squad which had lost to Malaysia in the 2023 final. Support from teammates was also key to the girls' success – together with fellow co-captain, Charlotte Lee, Gabriel would have mini pep talks with the squad before each match, using breathing exercises to calm their nerves. 'During the game, we just make sure that we are all encouraging each other and cheering for each other, be it off and on the court,' said Lee, 20. 'This really helps to ease the pressure, and kind of distribute it off to everybody,' added Lee, who contributed 24 goals, with fellow attacker Zulfa Rashad Rayhan scoring the other 25. This was the final appearance in the U-21 championship for Lee and Gabriel. Lee added: 'I'm really, really proud of this team, and glad that we managed to pull through and focus on this season to secure the win this time. And we definitely hope that our teammates who will get to play in the next AYNC will be able to carry this drive and passion forward into the next championship.' The squad will be taking a short break before preparing for their next big competition – the Netball Youth World Cup, which will take place from Sept 19-28 in Gibraltar. The Republic, who will be aiming to improve on their 18th placing at the last edition in 2017, were drawn into Group B, which also includes Scotland, Samoa, Northern Ireland and four-time winners Australia. Malaysia and Sri Lanka, the second and third-placed teams at the AYNC, have also qualified for this 20-team tournament. 'We are in a very difficult grouping, and definitely, we would like to perform well,' said Yeo. 'We're taking one step at a time, and ensuring that they are keeping fit, and also strength and conditioning are taken care of prior to the competition, just ensuring that we are doing all our basics right and hoping to get good results.'
Express Tribune
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak beat Chinese Taipei in Asian Netball
A view of the Pakistan-Chinese Taipei match in the Asian Youth Netball Championship which was played in Jeonjo, Korea on Saturday. PHOTO: PNF Brilliant Pakistan outplayed strong Chinese Taipei netball team by 56-32 goals in the 2nd match of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship-2025 at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea. Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Summayya Safdar, Haleema, Sarina Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed , Amani, Parisa put up outstanding show for Pakistan to hich the Chnese Taipei team had no answer. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arian, President, Sameen Malik, Secretary General, Muhammad Riaz congratulated Pakistan team for their back to back wins against Saudi Arabia ad Chinese Taipei in the ega event. Pakistan is placed in Pool- B of the event and will play its next match against Korea on Sunday (tomorrow). Later, Pakistan will play its 4th and 5th matches in its group against Japan and Maldives on June 30 and July 1, respectively. Now, Pakistan is at the top of Pool-B . Eleven teams are participating in the championship and divided into two groups; It must be mentioned here that the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), in a step-motherly treatment towards the sport of netball, has completely ignored the PNF while distributing funds to 22 other sports federations this week. The PNF has neither received an annual nor a special grant this year from the PSB. Pakistan netball teams have been bringing laurels to the country for decades now and have always kept the country's flag high in international events.
