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Keningau Pusat Latihan Daerah crowned undisputed NNDP U-17, U-14 champs
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025
By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: SIPITANG: The Keningau Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) team emerged as the undisputed champion in both the Under-17 and Under-14 categories at the State Championships 2025 National Netball Development Programme (NNDP) held at Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Omar II. In the Under-17 category, Keningau swept all their matches, defeating PLD Labuan (15-10), PLD Sipitang (18-12) and PLD Kota Belud (17-11) to secure six points. Kota Belud took second place with four points, while Labuan and Sipitang finished third and fourth, respectively. Keningau's Under-14 squad mirrored their seniors' success, dominating with three straight wins over Labuan (24-8), Sipitang (22-4) and Kota Belud (20-9). Kota Belud claimed second place, while Sipitang and Labuan rounded out the standings. The tournament, organised by the National Sports Council under the NNDP initiative, served as a selection platform for the national-level PLD championships. The closing ceremony was officiated by NNDP General Manager Siti Fadlina Ismail, with NNDP Operations Manager Nur Syafzliyana Mohd Ali and Sabah/Labuan NNDP's Doresia Lomongkok in attendance. Four teams namely Keningau, Labuan, Sipitang and Kota Belud competed in the round-robin format event, featuring emerging talent in Sabah's netball scene. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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