Talabat Dubai Schools Games Netball Championships had an amazing turnout for the (Primary) Netball Championships, which ran from October 30 to November 2, 2023. The number of teams reached the maximum number and there was a significant increase from last year's 14 schools to this season's 17 schools, as well as from last year's 350 players to this season's 480 players. This was the second event of the 2023-24 competition season.

The four-day event was hosted by GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail, the venue partner for the Netball Championship. Originally scheduled to take place at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, due to some unforeseen circumstances we have had to relocate to our new venue that definitely delivered and allowed the tournament to go ahead. We are thrilled to be working with Talabat, Al Marai, Go Sport, and Mai Dubai our partners who stepped up and made a big difference in addition to the Talabat Dubai Schools Games team. The event was full of goodies, prizes, and refreshments that made players finish the tournament with a big smile on their faces and enjoy the entire experience. We are thrilled to be working with Pro Physique Sports Services, our technical partner for the third season in a row. They have shared their vast knowledge of the sport with us and have directed the entire event to ensure it proceeds at a better calibre.

It's officially the first day of the netball championships series because the U10 games have begun. When the games were done, Jumeirah Primary School had emerged victorious, with many golden goal opportunities. After a thrilling game that included a golden goal, South View School secured the third position, and Arcadia School came in second. The tournament's Most Valuable Player award went to Jumeirah Primary School's Lilly AE. 

On the second day of the Netball championships, the U11 matches were played with the same spirit of competition. At the end of the matches, Arcadia School, led by Cecily G, the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, emerged victorious, with Jumeirah Primary School, who had faced the U11 age group champions, coming in second. South View School came in third overall after winning the game.

The thrilling Netball championships begin with the U8 competitions, particularly those that will include a winner-takes-all golden goal scenario. Tulsi P, the Most Valuable Player from Dubai English Speaking School and the tournament's top performer in her category, enabled her team to upset Arcadia School, the runner-up, and win the championship. After a fiercely contested match, Kings School Al Barsha placed third.

On the fourth day the final day, as the U9 matches get underway, the players' and coaches' enthusiasm is still palpable. After defeating Kent College in the U9 division and taking second place, Arcadia School won the U9 championship, and Jumeirah Primary School finished third to complete the day's winners. Mila, the top scorer for Arcadia School, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player at the end of the day.

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