4th One Nation Netball Cup

The 4th One Nation Netball Cup was held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, New Delhi on 20 and 21 May. The annual under-16 mixed teams Netball tournament featured 14 teams from eight states across India.

In the final match, 2015 winners Chakan took on first time finalists SAMPARC in a thrilling contest - the Chakan team emerged victorious by a margin of 32 to 25 goals. Earlier, Talegaon also from Pune District defeated 2014 winners Deepalaya School, Delhi by a solitary goal 19-18 to grab the bronze medal.

The best player awards were given to Abhishek of team Talegaon and Asha from team SAMPARC.

Froebel, 2013 winners, received the Fair Play award.

The action kicked off on day one with thrilling encounters in the four groups. Apart from the netball action, as every year, the participants took part in a cultural exchange programme featuring dance and music performances by the 14 teams.

During the closing ceremony, the prizes were given away by the deputy chief minister of Delhi State Shri Manish Sisodia, the deputy high commissioner of Australia Mr. Chris Elstoft, the chairperson of the Naz Foundation Ms. Anjali Gopalan and Mr. Ajit Kumar, chief official of the pro kabaddi league.

The One Nation Netball Cup is an annual mixed teams netball tournament which features mixed teams with players under 16.

Organised by the Netball and Education Trust and Naz Foundation (India) Trust, the tournament has been designed to provide a platform for both girls and boys to play together and create social change through sports. This unique tournament continues tor bring girls and boys from across India together through sports.

This year, the tagline was 'Come as a player, leave as friend.'


[This article has been edited by the Operating Team]