Johnson Seeks More Support for Netball World Cup Preparation

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Trinidad and Tobago’s senior netball team qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Sydney after an unbeaten Americas qualifying campaign in Barbados. The team returned home on Tuesday27 October, the Guardian reports.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, Ian Wason, 30 Oct, page42 and original web report ↗

In an interview on CNC3’s Morning Shot on Thursday29 October, coach Liselle Johnson called for greater investment to turn that regional success into preparation for competing against leading international teams. The Guardian reported her comments on30 October.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, Ian Wason, 30 Oct, page42 and original web report ↗

Johnson said players include people in employment, students and people without jobs, and that preparing for international competition places a financial burden on players and staff. She asked corporate sponsors and the Government to help, suggesting stipends and pointing to meals, training footwear and team clothing as practical needs.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, Ian Wason, 30 Oct, page42 and original web report ↗

The coach also called for sustained cooperation among players, coaches and administrators, and for players to engage with the training programme. The reviewed report does not identify a new funding commitment, an approved preparation budget or a timetable for paying stipends. These remain requests rather than benefits already secured.

Sources: Trinidad Guardian, Ian Wason, 30 Oct, page42 and original web report ↗