Hawks retain HIV/AIDS netball title

Flying Hawks has retained the Notwane HIV/AIDS Under-19 tournament netball title after beating Notwane 39-33 at the Notwane netball courts on Sunday.

Hawks' coach Delroy Nkomazana told Mmegi Sport that they hardly raised sweat against a Notwane side they met in a replica of last year's final. Nkomazana said unlike other teams, most of his players had been exposed to tougher competitions before as they also play in the senior team. He commended Notwane for a noble initiative in coming up with the tournament.

The coach said there is need to equip the youth with life skills at a tender age. The tournament was meant to sensitise the youth about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.  Nkomazana feels there is room for improvement in the way the competition is run. Nkomazana wants the teams increased to broaden the scope of the competition.  He said there is need for improved transparency in the way fixtures are drawn as they were unclear about the system of play that was.

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