Kananelo Mokhele
Lesotho is set to welcome seasoned netball players as it hosts the prestigious Women’s International Over-40 Netball Tournament this weekend.
The highly anticipated two-day event will take place at the Maseru Club and the National Teacher Training College (NTTC), starting today and concluding on Saturday.
The tournament aims to promote active aging and encourage lifelong participation in sports. Lesotho, as the host nation, will be represented by four teams, competing against teams from neighboring Botswana and South Africa.
Botswana will send two teams, while South Africa will have a strong presence with multiple teams representing all nine provinces. With a total of 36 teams participating, the event promises to be a thrilling display of skill, experience, and sportsmanship.
Speaking at the launch, acting CEO of Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC), ‘Malitsietsi Zwakala, emphasised the significance of such tournaments in fostering recreational sports.
She encouraged other national federations to introduce similar Over-40 competitions to keep former athletes engaged in the sport and promote a healthy lifestyle.
The tournament will officially kick off with an opening ceremony on Friday, setting the stage for two days of intense yet friendly competition. Netball enthusiasts and sports lovers are encouraged to come out in large numbers to support the teams and witness a unique showcase of talent, teamwork, and passion for the game.
Participating Teams
Maseru Legends One
- Team Manager: Mary Mokoatle
- Coach: Mamonehela Mahao
- Assistant Coach: Ninile Mabathoana
- Players:
- Matsepo Sooko
- Mamolupe Pitso
- Matsepo Musi
- Malekanyane Qhalasi
- Malechesa Matete
- Rethablle Moahloli
- Motebang Napo
- Makutloano Mofolo
- Anna Shale
Maseru Legends Two
- Team Manager: Mabasia Mphafi
- Coach: Hlakane Mathabiso
- Assistant Coach: Sheila Moluoa
- Players:
- Malesenyeho Matsepe
- Marethabile Sepiriti
- Makarabo Nkholise
- Mamajaki Tjabane
- Mamakebe Moshoeshoe
- Mampiti Mafeke
- Konosoang Seetane
- Manteboheleng Moima
- Mapaballo Maloi
- Marethabile Mohanoe
- Matsikane Khali
- Mankoatsane Scout
Maseru Legends Three
- Team Manager: Palesa Molise
- Coach: Neo Mokone
- Assistant Coach: Kandase Jele
- Players:
- Nthabiseng Phokojoe
- Makhoabane Mafooa
- Tsepiso Matsie
- Nyakallo Sehloho
- Mpho Matla
- Mantsoti Penane
- Madasine Ntsane
- Maphiri Mafatlane
- Maneo Alotsi
- Mapoloko Machabe
Maseru Legends Four
- Team Manager: Mathapelo Tsoenyo
- Coach: Thabang Monese
- Assistant Coach: Lesimole Moletsane
- Players:
- Ivy Mapitsi
- Matebatso Phate
- Malefa Kotelo
- Mamoitheri Matekane
- Makatleho Qekisi
- Lineo Tseeiso
- Mokhollane Mabuthelezi
- Lemohang Mahao
- Palesa Ntsane
Summary
- With a total of 36 teams participating, the event promises to be a thrilling display of skill, experience, and sportsmanship.
- She encouraged other national federations to introduce similar Over-40 competitions to keep former athletes engaged in the sport and promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Netball enthusiasts and sports lovers are encouraged to come out in large numbers to support the teams and witness a unique showcase of talent, teamwork, and passion for the game.
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