Mary Waya is a global netball icon whose 25-year international career is defined by extraordinary longevity and pioneering achievements. Since debuting at the age of 14, she earned over 200 caps and guided the Malawi Queens to a historic fifth-place finish at the 2007 World Cup. As the first African Certified Netball Tutor and a World Netball Heart Ambassador, she revolutionized the sport’s playing style and founded the Mary Waya Foundation to empower young girls through education and sport, ensuring a legacy that extends far beyond the court.
