Sovaleni alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu were present at the naming of the squad last Friday.
In his address, the Tonga PM said “Thank you for your service to the country.”
Being the only female in Cabinet, ‘Utoikamanu reflected on her school years having played netball noting the game has changed over the years .
On behalf of His Majesty’s Government, she told the ladies “you have a whole nation’s prayers and support behind you.”
