Ranked 24th in the world rankings, the Singapore Opens team will face stiff competition at the OCBC Arena from 1 to 7 September
SINGAPORE — Despite undergoing a transformative period, marked by the retirement of veteran stalwarts Charmaine Soh and Kimberly Lim, the Singapore national netball team exudes unwavering confidence in their ability to successfully defend their title at the 2024 Mirxes Nations Cup.
The Singapore Opens team boasts a reassuringly familiar lineup from last year’s competition, with a few additions to bolster their ranks. Co-captains Toh Kai Wei, and Khor Ting Fang will continue to provide leadership both on and off the court. , as newcomers UAE and Kenya join the fray, as well as familiar foes Republic of Ireland and unranked Canada, both of whom boast prior Nations Cup experience.Singapore Opens will begin their Nations Cup campaign against Canada on Sep 1, before taking on the Republic of Ireland the following day. The Singapore national team will be up against Kenya on Sep 3, and will face the Singapore A developmental squad in matchday four.
The Republic of Ireland made their Nations Cup debut in 2012 and have since become familiar opponents, with their most recent appearance coming two years ago. In 2022, they mounted a formidable campaign, ultimately securing a commendable fourth-place finish, narrowly missing out on a podium spot after a 36-52 loss to hosts Singapore in the third-place playoff.Canada was one of the pioneering teams in the inaugural Nations Cup in 2006 alongside hosts Singapore, Papua New Guinea, and Scotland.
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