Will this women-dominated sport rise to popularity in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics after 50 years? Here's what you should know

Netball is a majorly followed sport in Australia, USA and Canada, and will probably be seen in the upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympics, where this sport will try to regain its lost glory after coming to the Olympic Games after more than 40 years. Although, a women-dominated sport, netball has produced some renowned sporting stars across the globe, predominantly from Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and others, but its following is also rapidly expanding eastward.

Why is netball becoming popular?

Netball joined in the list of the tentative sporting events in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, after a long wait of more than 50 years, garnered popularity, with multiple nations following this sport closely, in a bid to try and claim a medal in the upcoming Brisbane Olympics that commences in 2032.

In 1995, the IOC recognized World Netball as an International Federation but the sport still could not be inducted into any of the Olympic Games, even though it had accessed some funds and grants for the development of the sport worldwide.

Global prominence of sport set to increase

Since the sport is women-dominated, it has often lacked the funds and resources necessary for expanding its popularity across the world. But, as the sport has now been inducted officially into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, athletes participating in the event would be able to attain sponsorships and endorsements, leading to the outreach and image building of this particular sport.

FAQs:

Is netball a popular sport?
Netball has a global prominence and is predominantly popular in countries like Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and others.

Has netball been played in the Olympics?
No, as of now, netball has not featured as an Olympic sport in any of the past editions, but there are ongoing talks of this sport being featured in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.