Bridget Kumwenda

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.

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.

References