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netball is an international sport traditionally played by women, although the rules allow for male participation. netball has the status of wide - spread, offering enjoyable recreation to many participants. but also attracting highly talented athletes at the top level. netball is played internationally and countries compete in both commonwealth games and world championships. netball is also played at the high school and college level.

1. who invented the game netball and in what year?
2. in what year was the first world netball championship held?
3. in what year was netball introduced and played in the british commonwealth?
4. in what years were the world netball championships held in these countries?

australia
jamaica
new zealand
trinidad and tobago
singapore
scotland
australia
england

1. in what year did netball become a recognized olympic sport?

Explanation:

1. Netball was invented by Clara Baer in 1895.
2. The first World Netball Championship was held in 1963.
3. Netball was introduced and played in the British Commonwealth in 1901.
4. Australia - Various years for different championships; Jamaica - Various years; New Zealand - Various years; Trinidad and Tobago - Various years; Singapore - Various years; Scotland - Various years; Australia - Various years; England - Various years. More specific years would require more detailed research as there are multiple championships over time.
5. Netball has not become a recognized Olympic sport yet.

Answer:

1. Inventor: Clara Baer, Year: 1895
2. Year: 1963
3. Year: 1901
4. Australia: Various years; Jamaica: Various years; New Zealand: Various years; Trinidad and Tobago: Various years; Singapore: Various years; Scotland: Various years; Australia: Various years; England: Various years
5. Has not become an Olympic sport