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Tonga's Netball Rise: From Zero to Top 10
1 Aug
Summary
- Tonga's netball team rose from non-existence to world's 7th.
- Olympic swimmer Freya Anderson competes despite chronic pain.
- Weightlifter Precious McKenzie found international success in the UK.
The Commonwealth Games, known as the Friendly Games, celebrate humanity, equality, and destiny, uniting athletes globally. This unique event features both able-bodied and para-athletes, offering smaller nations a significant platform. Tonga's netball team exemplifies this spirit, rising from having no team in 2014 to achieving a 7th world ranking and preparing for their 2026 Commonwealth Games debut.
Olympic champion Freya Anderson navigates gruelling training and chronic pain due to endometriosis, demonstrating remarkable resilience. She actively raises awareness for the condition through her charity. Similarly, weightlifter Precious McKenzie overcame apartheid's limitations, relocating to the UK to pursue and achieve international success at the 1966 Commonwealth Games.
