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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Sonia Mkoloma is a famous English former netball player. She was born on January 17, 1979. Sonia played for the English national team for many years.
She started her international career in 1999. During her time as a player, she took part in three Netball World Championships. She also competed in three Commonwealth Games and two World Netball Series.
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Sonia's Netball Career
Sonia Mkoloma was a strong defender in netball. She played in positions like Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Keeper (GK). These roles are important for stopping the other team from scoring.
Playing for England
Sonia played for the England national team from 1999 to 2015. She earned 129 "caps," which means she played in 129 international matches. This is a huge achievement for any athlete.
In 2009, Sonia was chosen to play for a special team called the World 7. This team was coached by Julie Fitzgerald. They played against the New Zealand team and won the series 2–1.
Club Teams and Achievements
Sonia played for several club teams during her career. In England, she played for Surrey Storm. She was teammates with her good friend and fellow England defender Geva Mentor there.
Sonia also played in the ANZ Championship, a big netball league.
- In 2008, she played for Central Pulse.
- In 2009, she joined Canterbury Tactix.
- From 2010 to 2014, she played for the New South Wales Swifts. She played 69 games for the Swifts over five seasons.
By the end of her ANZ Championship career, Sonia had played 95 matches. In 2008, she was even named the joint-ANZ Championship Most Valuable Player. This award shows how important she was to her team.
Major Medals and Awards
Sonia Mkoloma won several bronze medals for England.
- She won bronze at the 1999, 2011, and 2015 Netball World Championships.
- She also won bronze at the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- In 2010, she won a silver medal at the World Netball Series in Liverpool.
In 2013, Sonia was honored by being inducted into the England Netball Hall of Fame. This is a special recognition for her amazing career.
Life After Netball
After retiring from playing netball, Sonia Mkoloma has stayed involved in sports. She has also worked in television.
Working on TV
Sonia is an Assistant Referee on the TV show Gladiators. This show was brought back in 2024. She works alongside Assistant Referee Lee Phillips and Lead Referee Mark Clattenburg.
