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Netball trims league season

First round axed, campaign may be off if uncompleted by end-May

Mission Mannas goalkeeper Ema Mualuvu trying to block a shot by Sneakers Stingrays' goal attack Wong Pei Ying in an NSL game last March. The netballers are trying to stay positive during their modified training sessions while awaiting a decision on t
Mission Mannas goalkeeper Ema Mualuvu trying to block a shot by Sneakers Stingrays' goal attack Wong Pei Ying in an NSL game last March. The netballers are trying to stay positive during their modified training sessions while awaiting a decision on this year's competition. PHOTO: NETBALL SINGAPORE
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After her first season in the Netball Super League (NSL) last year was prematurely terminated, Magic Marlins midfielder Tan Yi Jie was keen to make up for lost time this year. But she will have to wait as the first round of the tournament, slated to start next Saturday, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will feature just one round, instead of the usual two, starting from Feb 20 before the semi-finals and finals. Last year, the tournament was halted after both preliminary rounds were completed and Sneakers Stingrays were declared champions after topping the table.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 16, 2021, with the headline Netball trims league season. Subscribe