Lydia Panapasa

Lydia Panapasa (born 14 September 2000) is a Fijian netball player and former national shot putter who plays for Fiji in the position of goal shooter.[1][2] She was included in the Fijian squad for the 2019 Netball World Cup which was also her maiden appearance at a Netball World Cup.[3]

Lydia Panapasa
Personal information
Born (2000-09-14) 14 September 2000
Occupation netball player
Netball career
Playing position(s): goal shooter

Career

Lydia initially pursued her career in athletics similar to her mother and notably claimed a gold medal at the 2017 Coca-Cola Games in shot put event.[4]

She then switched to netball and emerged from youth level after representing the national U21 netball team at the 2017 Netball World Youth Cup which was held in Botswana.[5]

Personal life

She was born in a family with a rich sporting background. Her mother Salote Noulivou Panapasa was a track and field athlete as well as a national basketball player.[4] Her uncle Ilisoni Taoba was a rugby union player. Her cousin Akapusi Qera was also a rugby union player who formerly captained the national side. Her aunt Laijipa Naulivou was a former national field hockey player.[6]

References
  1. "Lydia Panapasa". Netball World Cup. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  2. "Lydia Panapasa". Netball Draft Central. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  3. "Fiji". Netball Draft Central. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  4. "Lydia Continues Family Tradition". Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  5. "New Challenge For Lydia". Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  6. "Fijian Pearls: Lydia Panapasa Targets Final 12 Squad For World Cup". Retrieved 2019-10-31.


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