Fiji is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising over 360 islands. With a population of more than 900,000 people, Fiji is known for its rich cultural diversity, home to various ethnic groups living in harmony. A member of the Commonwealth, Fiji gained independence from British colonial rule on 10 October 1970. Today, it continues to celebrate its multicultural heritage and plays an active role in regional and global affairs.
Team History.
In Fiji today, netball is the most popular sport for girls and over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of men and boys playing netball in districts around the country. Netball began in the early 1920s in Fiji and back then it was played as 9 a-side. This was changed to 7-asides between 1957-1958.
Fiji hosted its first Netball World Youth Cup back in 1992 in Suva, where the Baby Pearls finished 5th, in 2005 world cup held in USA the Baby Pearls finished in 13th place and in 2009 championship that was held in Cook Islands they finished in 9th place. Their best finish was at the 2017 WYNC in Gabarone, Botswana where they were in 4th place after falling short to England.