Empty cupboards to full hearts - Tonga's remarkable road to Glasgow
Tonga launch their first Commonwealth Games netball campaign on Saturday in Glasgow when they face Australia, the world's preeminent team. How they got to this stage is remarkable.
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Notable Quotes
"Please give me five years. We're going to make some dramatic changes. If it doesn't work within the five years, I would happily resign."
— Salote Sisifa , Executive
"By 2025, I want Tonga to make top 10 in the world."
— Salote Sisifa , Executive
"I went... you're mad. That is obscene, and I'm not sure you understand what the netball world looks like."
— Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson , Executive
Key People
Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson is the head coach of Tonga's national netball team.
Salote Sisifa is the CEO of Tonga Netball who has significantly impacted the sport's development in Tonga.
Uneeq Palavi is a national team player with Tongan heritage who initially hesitated to join the team.
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Tonga launch their first Commonwealth Games netball campaign on Saturday in Glasgow when they face Australia, the world's preeminent team. How they got to this stage is remarkable.
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