National netball squad's dream to play at 2023 World Cup dashed
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The national netball squad lost 41-54 to Singapore in the semi-finals of the 2022 Asian Netball Championship - Photo from Stadium Astro's official website
KUALA LUMPUR - The national netball squad's hopes to play in the 2023 World Cup were dashed as they lost 41-54 to Singapore in the semi-finals of the 2022 Asian Netball Championship yesterday.
The semi-final action at the OCBC Arena in Singapore saw the hosts produce an energetic performance to lead 36-33 in the third quarter.
The national squad tried to make a comeback in the final quarter but could not overcome the home side.
Malaysia will now fight for third place against Hong Kong who lost 43-67 to Sri Lanka.
The finalists of the tournament will get automatic qualification to the 2023 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
The national squad became Asian champions for the first time in Thailand in 2016 and the last time they played in the World Cup was in 2011. - Bernama
The semi-final action at the OCBC Arena in Singapore saw the hosts produce an energetic performance to lead 36-33 in the third quarter.
The national squad tried to make a comeback in the final quarter but could not overcome the home side.
Malaysia will now fight for third place against Hong Kong who lost 43-67 to Sri Lanka.
The finalists of the tournament will get automatic qualification to the 2023 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
The national squad became Asian champions for the first time in Thailand in 2016 and the last time they played in the World Cup was in 2011. - Bernama