BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Vincy Jewels have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, following a thrilling 55–53 overtime victory over St. Lucia on Monday evening.
By Vincypowa News Staff | October 26, 2026
St. Vincent and the Grenadines secured one of the two qualification places available to the Americas region, completing a remarkable campaign at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex in Barbados. For Vincentians at home and throughout the diaspora, it is a moment of immense national pride.
How the Vincy Jewels Secured Their World Cup Ticket
Only the two highest-placed teams in the eight-nation Americas qualifying tournament would advance to Sydney. The Vincy Jewels opened with a narrow 50–48 victory over the United States before suffering a 73–41 defeat to regional powerhouse Trinidad and Tobago.
They responded emphatically. SVG defeated Canada 51–41, overwhelmed the British Virgin Islands 91–13 and produced a crucial 49–43 victory over hosts Barbados on October 24.
A commanding 77–52 win against Grenada on October 25 left the Vincentians one victory away from World Cup qualification. The final match against St. Lucia proved to be the tightest test of all, requiring overtime before the Vincy Jewels prevailed 55–53.
The team finished the seven-match campaign with six wins and one defeat.
The Players Have Earned Their Moment
The accomplishment reflects the discipline and dedication of the players, head coach Natasha Baptiste-Samuel, the support staff and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association. The squad demonstrated resilience after its defeat to Trinidad and Tobago and held its nerve when qualification was on the line.
This triumph also places renewed attention on the importance of sustained investment in women’s sports. Netball remains among the nation’s strongest international sporting disciplines, and the Vincy Jewels have shown what Vincentian athletes can achieve through determination and preparation.
Sydney 2027 Awaits
The Netball World Cup is scheduled for August 25 to September 5, 2027, in Sydney. The Vincy Jewels will now prepare to compete against the world’s leading netball nations.
Their success deserves more than congratulations. It calls for practical support in training, travel, equipment, medical care and preparation for the global stage.
Congratulations to the Vincy Jewels. You have made St. Vincent and the Grenadines proud. Sydney 2027, here we come!
Tournament fixtures and qualification format: World Netball. Final score: match information and qualification graphic supplied to VINCYPOWA News.
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