Pakistan clinched the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 after defeating Maldives in the final at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea on Friday.
According to Pakistan Netball Federation Pakistan displayed exceptional teamwork and skill throughout the match, dominating all four quarters with scores of 17-5, 34-17, 45-23 and finally sealed the win at 60-35.
Standout performances were delivered by Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Alina, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed, who collectively maintained Pakistan’s stronghold on the game from start to finish.
Chairman of the Pakistan Netball Federation Mudassar Arian, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz extended their heartfelt congratulations to the national team for their remarkable victory.
The Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 was held from June 27 to July 4 under the banner of the Asian Netball Federation, featuring top youth teams from across the continent.
Earlier, Pakistan’s advanced to the final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 with a commanding 64-39 victory over Japan in the semifinal at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium.
The team maintained their unbeaten streak, marking their sixth consecutive win in the tournament. Pakistan dominated from the outset, leading 21-7 after the first quarter, 34-19 at halftime, and 42-28 by the end of the third, before sealing the match.
Standout performances came from Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed, who excelled in both defense and attack.
The championship, was played under the aegis of the Asian Netball Federation, featured eleven teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and India, while Group B comprises Pakistan, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, Maldives and Saudi Arabia.
