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- The 2023 Netball World Cup runs from 28 July to 6 August in Cape Town- Netball players are usually taller than average. South Africa’s squad averages 1.8 metres- The tournament’s tallest player is 2.06m. At 1.66m, SA’s captain is one of the shortest
In a sport like netball, being tall is an advantage. The average height of the Spar Proteas squad, South Africa’s national team, is 1.8 metres. Being tall is especially important for players in scoring and goalkeeping positions. The tallest player at this year’s Netball World Cup is Sri Lanka’s shooter Tharjini Sivalingam, who is 2.06m tall. Players in positions where speed and agility matter are often shorter. SA’s centre and captain Bongi Msomi is 1.66m tall. The 2023 Netball World Cup is being played in Cape Town from 28 July to 6 August.
— 26 July, 2023Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for more charts like this
