The federal government will pump $6 million into Australian netball to fund the 2027 World Cup.
The Diamonds, who beat England in the final to win the world title in South Africa last year, will defend their crown at home in Sydney.
Netball Australia and World Netball are also pushing for the sport to be included in the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
The funding package, which forms part of May’s federal budget, is a show of commitment to the tournament and strengthens the government’s investment in women’s sport, according to Sports Minister Anika Wells.
The Diamonds, who beat England in the final to win the world title in South Africa last year, will defend their crown at home in Sydney.
“The Albanian government’s $6 million investment will help deliver an exceptional Netball World Cup in 2027 and create more opportunities for more Diamonds in the future,” Wells said in a statement.
‘Netball has the highest participation figures for women and girls in Australian sport and their participation delivers health, social and economic benefits, as well as the government’s gender equality agenda.
‘Our $6 million funding once again demonstrates our commitment to investing in women and girls, building on the $85 million invested for last year’s Women’s Soccer World Cup, the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup and the $200 million Play Our Way fund for women’s and girls’ sports. infrastructure.’
Netball Australia has slowly been turning around its financial fortunes following the effects of COVID-19 and the loss of a major sponsor.
The organisation’s new president, former Diamonds captain Liz Ellis, said the funding would ensure the best World Cup ever.
The federal government will pump $6 million into Australian netball to fund the 2027 World Cup.
Sydney hosted the quadrennial tournament in 2015, which was the third time for Australia since the first World Cup in 1963.
“We thank the federal government for its continued support of netball and the 2027 Netball World Cup,” Ellis said.
“The Super Netball League is the best league in the world, the Origin Australian Diamonds are the number one team and defending World Cup champions, and the 2027 Netball World Cup will be the best ever.”