Australia’s Diamonds reveal Netball World Cup uniform, that includes First Nations paintings for first time

Australia’s Diamonds have revealed their group uniform for the upcoming Netball World Cup, and the design for the first-time ever consists of First Nations paintings.

The group will be a part of 15 different nations in South Africa for the event, which runs from July 28 to August 6.

The design for the uniforms consists of paintings from Yorta Yorta girl Alkina Edwards, with the title “Ganurra”, which suggests blaze in Yorta Yorta language.

The design includes a gathering circle, to symbolise the unity and energy of the group.

The symbols of girls inside the gathering circle characterize the enjoying group and the traces characterize the Diamonds’ workers.

The background represents the land, whereas traces within the background confer with First Nations individuals in Victoria.

The designer, who comes from Echuca however at present lives and performs netball in Shepparton, stated being a part of that netball neighborhood and tradition was necessary to her.

“To me, the Diamonds characterize energy and empowerment,” Edwards stated.

“I actually related with the title of the paintings as a result of I really feel it represents the Australian Diamonds on and off the court docket as they play fiercely like a big ball of fireplace.”

Edwards produced a drawing of Wallam to mark the Diamonds’ participant’s successful aim on debut final yr.

The gamers have stated they’re excited to put on the brand new design on the event.

“That is actually particular to the group. The second we get to place this costume on and run out for our first World Cup recreation, the women are actually going to adore it. We’re actually excited to embrace the costume and embrace the historical past,” Australian defender Courtney Bruce stated.

“It is necessary that everybody feels they’re a part of the Diamonds’ journey irrespective of who you’re or the place you come from.

“If you happen to’re a younger boy or lady watching at house, if you’re First Nations — we wish this sport to be inclusive.”

The Diamonds will likely be seeking to avenge their one-goal defeat to New Zealand within the 2019 event, and have introduced their 12 gamers and three reserves for South Africa.

The group’s first preliminary recreation will likely be in opposition to Zimbabwe on July 28.

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