The journey to the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 has officially commenced for Fiji’s Baby Pearls, who have learned their opponents in the tournament. The event, set to take place in Gibraltar from September 19 to 28, will feature 20 of the best under-21 netball teams from around the globe competing for the championship title.
With just 10 months remaining until the tournament, the Fiji Baby Pearls are ramping up their training to prepare for challenging matchups ahead. They will compete in a highly competitive Pool D, facing off against teams like South Africa, Malawi, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.
In other pools, the host nation Gibraltar will compete in Pool A alongside defending champions New Zealand, Malaysia, the Cook Islands, and Zambia. Pool B will include Australia, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, and Northern Ireland, while Pool C features Jamaica’s young Sunshine Girls competing against the formidable England team, as well as Tonga, Wales, and Sri Lanka.
As the Baby Pearls gear up for this prestigious tournament, their combination of determination and skill holds the promise of exciting matches ahead. Their participation not only elevates their sporting profile but also brings attention to netball in Fiji and highlights the nation’s emerging talent on the world stage.
In summary, as the Fiji Baby Pearls prepare for the upcoming World Youth Cup, their hard work and commitment could inspire many young athletes, showcasing the passion and talent of netball in Fiji.
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