Bridget Kumwenda (born 8 September 1991), also referred to as Bridget Chalera or Bridget Kumwenda Chalera, is a Malawi netball international player. She represented Malawi at the 2011, 2015 and 2019 Netball World Cups and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Kumwenda was also a member of the Malawi team that finished third at the 2016 Fast5 Netball World Series.
Early life and family Kumwenda was born in Mzimba district, Malawi. She is a Tumbuka by tribe.
Playing career Escom Sisters At club level Kumwenda played for Escom Sisters. She continued to play for the team when they were renamed Kukoma Diamonds.
Malawi Kumwenda represented Malawi at the 2011, 2015 and 2019 Netball World Cups and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Kumwenda was also a member of the Malawi team that finished third at the 2016 Fast5 Netball World Series.
Tournaments Place2011 World Netball Championships6th2012 Diamond Challenge2nd2012 Fast5 Netball World Series5th2013 African Netball Championship2nd 2013 Taini Jamison Trophy Series2nd2013 Fast5 Netball World Series5th2014 Fast5 Netball World Series6th2015 Netball World Cup6th2016 Fast5 Netball World Series2018 Taini Jamison Trophy Series3rd2018 Commonwealth Games7th2019 Netball World Cup6th2019 Africa Netball Cup
Notes Some sources suggest that Mwai Kumwenda (b. 1989) and Bridget (b. 1991) are sisters. However, in interviews Mwai Kumwenda has stated she is the youngest sibling in her family. None of the interviews mention Bridget being a sister.
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