Sonia Mkoloma facts for kids
Mkoloma in 2008
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| Born | 17 January 1979 London, England |
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| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing position(s): GD, GK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005–07 | Surrey Storm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Central Pulse | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Canterbury Tactix | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–14 | New South Wales Swifts | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2015 |  England |
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Medal record
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Sonia Mkoloma, born on January 17, 1979, is a famous English netball player. She used to play for the England national team. Sonia started playing for England in 1999. She competed in many big tournaments during her career. These included the Netball World Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
In 2009, Sonia was chosen to play for a special "World 7" team. This team was coached by Julie Fitzgerald. They won against New Zealand in a series of games. In England, she played for the Surrey Storm team. She played there with her good friend and teammate, Geva Mentor.
Sonia also played in a big league called the ANZ Championship. She played for Central Pulse in 2008. Then, in 2009, she played for Canterbury Tactix. From 2010 to 2014, she joined the New South Wales Swifts team. Sonia was also part of the England team for the 2011 World Championships and the 2015 World Cup.
On April 11, 2011, Sonia played her 50th game in the ANZ Championship. She left the Swifts in 2014 after playing 69 games over five seasons. She played a total of 95 games in the ANZ Championship.
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Sonia's Netball Achievements
Sonia Mkoloma achieved many great things in her netball career. She was known for being a strong defender. She played in important positions like Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Keeper (GK).
Playing for England
Sonia played for the England national team from 1999 to 2015. She played in 129 international games, which is a lot!
Medals and Awards
Sonia won several medals for England:
- Bronze Medals at the Netball World Championships:
- 1999 in Christchurch
- 2011 in Singapore
- 2015 in Sydney
- Bronze Medals at the Commonwealth Games:
- 2006 in Melbourne
- 2010 in Delhi
- Silver Medal at the World Netball Series in 2010.
Club Career Highlights
Sonia played for several top clubs:
- Surrey Storm (2005–2007)
- Central Pulse (2008)
- Canterbury Tactix (2009)
- New South Wales Swifts (2010–2014)
She was also recognized for her skills in the ANZ Championship. In 2008, she was named the joint-ANZ Championship Most Valuable Player. In 2013, she received the NSW Swifts Players' Player Award.
Hall of Fame
In 2013, Sonia Mkoloma was added to the England Netball Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for players who have made a big impact on the sport.
Beyond Netball
After her playing career, Sonia Mkoloma has also worked in television. She is an Assistant Referee on the new TV show Gladiators. She works alongside Assistant Referee Lee Phillips and Lead Referee Mark Clattenburg.
