Halimat Adio

Halimat 'Hali' Adio (born 27 January 1998) is an England netball international. She plays for London Pulse in the Netball Super League, where she is vice-captain.

Early life and education Adio was born in London and went to Ashmole Academy where she began playing netball when she was in Year 9. Adio then went on to do her sixth form studies at Barking Abbey to be part of the netball academy. She has an older and a younger sister. She managed her studies while playing for London Pulse and was awarded a Full Blue for her sporting achievements. Adio started studying a masters in Chemical Neuroscience but put it on hold to focus on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2027 Netball World Cup.

Club career

Wasps Netball Adio signed for Wasps Netball for the 2018 season. She joined the U21 side but provided cover for the first team for a couple of games. She played five matches before getting injured. She returned to court in 2023 where she helped Pulse reach the Netball Super League Grand Final, and was part of the 2024 squad that finished third after defeat in the play-off semi finals. Adio won her first Super League Grand final in 2025, defeating Loughborough Lightning 53–45. In 2026 Adio reached a third Super League Grand final but lost to Manchester Thunder in the final.

International career Adio was selected into the Roses at U19 level, where she joined tours to Jamaica and South Africa. She was subsequently elevated to the U21s, however, an injury prevented her from appearing at the 2017 Netball World Youth Cup. In 2019, Adio was first selected for the Future Roses squad and played at the 2019 Netball Europe Open Championships in Northern Ireland.

In June 2026 Adio was selected into the 2026 Commonwealth Games team.

Personal life In her spare time Adio is head coach of Hyde Park Netball Club.

Honours

England Netball Nations Cup: 2025 Runner up: 2024

London Pulse Netball Super League: 2025 Runner up: 2023, 2026