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Maria David<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE Senior National Women\u2019s Netball Team, proudly known as the Debmarine Desert Jewels, have etched their name in the annals of Namibian sports history following their win against Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Debmarine Desert Jewels were on Saturday crowned champions of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, securing their first-ever major international championship title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team defeated the Singapore team 62\u201353 to be crowned champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maria David THE Senior National Women\u2019s Netball Team, proudly known as the Debmarine Desert Jewels, have etched their name in the annals of Namibian sports history following their win against Singapore. The Debmarine Desert Jewels were on Saturday crowned champions of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, securing their first-ever major international championship title. 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