Jessie Knapp
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Jessie Knapp, a pioneering teacher, is credited with introducing netball to New Zealand in 1898, eight years earlier than previously documented. Her innovative approach allowed young girls at Wanganui Girls College to engage with the sport, marking a significant moment in the history of women's sports in the country.
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Henley’s sleuthing found evidence that it was the Wanganui teacher Jessie Knapp who introduced the game to her students.
Reward for revealing netball’s forgotten pastThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-04-30
New Zealand· 2025-04-30
