Due to unresolved matters surrounding the participation of Sri Lanka and Zambia in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 (NWYC2025), World Netball (WN) has withdrawn both teams for the remainder of the competition.
The remaining scheduled stage one pool games of the competition, where Sri Lanka and Zambia were due to play, will be treated as forfeited fixtures and their opposition will be awarded with two (2) points for the win in line with competition regulations.Â
These matches are:
Gibraltar vs Zambia (Pool A) – forfeited by Zambia
Sri Lanka vs Jamaica (Pool C) – forfeited by Sri Lanka
Tonga vs Sri Lanka (Pool C) – forfeited by Sri Lanka
Malaysia vs Zambia (Pool A) – forfeited by ZambiaÂ
An updated NWYC2025 schedule will be shared in due course.
WN recognises the disappointment this outcome will bring to teams and fans and remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka and Zambia’s ongoing involvement in international netball.
WN will not make any further comment at this stage.
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Sophie.reynolds@worldnetball.sport
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