Pearls Resume Preparations In Cape Town
“The players had the chance to rest and recover from the journey before hitting the court to continue their training,” Koster stated.
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | 19:10
The Fijian Pearls in Cape Town, South Africa, on July 23, 2023.. Photo: Netball Fiji
The Fiji Pearls had settled into their hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, and wasted no time in resuming their training at the Convention Centre.
Before their highly anticipated World Cup match against Tonga Tala, the team had warm-up matches against Jamaica and New Zealand. These matches would provide valuable practice and help them fine-tune their game strategies leading up to their pool opener.
Netball Fiji chief executive officer, Vivian Koster, expressed her satisfaction with the team’s preparation.
She confirmed that the team arrived in Cape Town last Friday morning after a long flight, but they managed to get some much-needed rest before hitting the courts for their training sessions.
“The players had the chance to rest and recover from the journey before hitting the court to continue their training,” Koster stated.
“It’s crucial for them to be in top form when they face tough opponents like Tonga Tala.”
With the team’s focus on getting into their best shape and building their chemistry on the court, the warm-up matches were seen as a crucial part of their World Cup preparations.
“We have a few warm-up matches lined up, which will be vital in assessing our strengths and identifying areas we need to work on,” Koster emphasised.
“The ultimate goal is to be fully prepared and give our best performance in the World Cup.”
Source– Netball Fiji