As the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 approaches, the under-21 teams from Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Fiji are preparing for the prestigious tournament in Gibraltar. Several players from New Zealand's Northern Zone have been selected to represent their respective nations, highlighting the region’s strong netball talent.
The Cook Islands U21 netball team has announced its final 12-player squad for the NWYC, which includes Sierra Lau’ese from Auckland, New Zealand. Her inclusion demonstrates the strong connection between the Northern Zone and the Cook Islands netball community.
The Samoa U21 netball team has also named its 15-player squad for the NWYC, which includes Northern Zone athletes: Maria Tatupu, Mia Swann, Madison Sanele, Lata Holi, and Jenaya Lata. Their selection underscores the strong netball culture and talent pool present in the Northern Zone, bringing valuable experience from New Zealand’s competitive netball scene to their national side.
Adding to this, the Fiji U21 team features a strong group of Northern Zone players: Losemani Latu, Alice Cocker, Mykaella Chandra, Eseta Waqaira, Hana Sotutu, and Timaima Jones. Their inclusion highlights the important role Northern Zone plays in nurturing talent that contributes to international teams across the Pacific.
The selection of Northern Zone players for the Samoa, Cook Islands, and Fiji U21 teams showcases the region’s pivotal role in developing young netball talent. These athletes contribute significantly to the strength and depth of their teams and are expected to make a meaningful impact on the international stage.
The Netball World Youth Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in Gibraltar from September 19 to 28, with Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Fiji competing against top international teams, including Gibraltar, Malaysia, and Zambia. It’s an incredible opportunity for these young athletes to showcase their skills and represent their nations with pride.
For more information on tournament schedules and team updates, please refer to the official NWYC 2025 website.
