1971 Netball World Championships
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The 1971 World Netball Championships was the third edition of the World Netball Championships, the premier tournament in international netball
, held every four years. The 1971 tournament was held in Kingston
, Jamaica, and featured nine teams. Australia
were the winners, claiming their second title.
Netball
Netball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960 international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball ...
, held every four years. The 1971 tournament was held in Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
, Jamaica, and featured nine teams. Australia
Australia national netball team
The Australia national netball team, commonly known as the Australian Netball Diamonds, represent Australia in international netball tests and competitions. The team was formed in 1938 and played in the first international game of netball, against New Zealand...
were the winners, claiming their second title.
Final placings
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