Ratu Nemani Memorial School completed a clean sweep at the North‑West Primary Schools Netball competition on Monday, claiming both the senior and junior titles at the North‑West Nadroga Primary School Meet hosted at Tau Primary School. The senior side clinched the top prize in a tight final, edging Nalovo Sangam 6‑4, while the school’s junior team also emerged victorious to cap a dominant day.
The senior final was described as closely contested, with Ratu Nemani prevailing by a two‑goal margin to secure the championship. Details of individual scorers were not provided, but the result underlined the depth of the school’s netball programme across age groups and highlighted their defensive strengths in a low‑scoring decider.
Salad Bowl Netball president Judy Kumar praised the event’s turnout and organisation, calling it “an incredible and action‑packed day.” Kumar said the grounds at Tau Primary were awash with excitement from early morning as students, teachers and parents gathered to celebrate young sporting talent. “The event highlighted the outstanding achievements of our young athletes, who gave their very best in every race and competition,” she said, acknowledging the coaches and teachers whose preparation she said was crucial to the children’s performances.
Kumar also thanked families and the wider community for their vocal support on the sidelines, saying parental encouragement “played a huge role in motivating the children.” She singled out several “remarkably tall and promising players” spotted during the meet, noting their performances as an encouraging sign for future competitions in the region.
Beyond the scorelines, the meet was framed by organisers as more than a contest of results: an occasion for unity, perseverance and the nurturing of talent across Nadroga’s north‑west primary schools. Kumar extended her appreciation “to everyone who contributed — teachers, students, parents and organisers — for making this event such a memorable and successful occasion,” and said Salad Bowl Netball looks forward to even bigger meets ahead.
Ratu Nemani’s twin victories at Tau Primary School add to the school’s local sporting credentials and underscore its current strength at primary‑level netball in the north‑west. With promising young players already drawing attention, the school will be watched closely in upcoming regional competitions.
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