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Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak outplay Maldives, lift Asian Netball title
Members of Pakistan girls netball team pose with their medals along with PNF Chairman Mudassar Arain after winning the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship in Jeonju-si, South Korea on Friday. PHOTO: PNF Pakistan girls netball team put up yet another brilliant show in the final on Friday to outclass Maldives by 60-35 goals and win the prestigious Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship-2025 at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South Korea. Unbeaten throughout this competitive tournament, the Pakistan team received a huge boost when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his wonderful message on Friday, praised the girls for their fabulous win. "Shabash! Pakistan wins the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025," the PM tweeted on Friday. "A proud moment for the entire nation and yet another great milestone for Pakistan women in sports! Special appreciation for staying undefeated throughout the tournament! Very Well Played!" said the PM his message. On Thursday evening, too, the PM had sent a morale-boosting message to the Pakistan netball team, wishing them the best of luck for the final. "I wish Pakistan Youth Netball Team, proudly represented by our talented daughters, the very best of luck for the final tomorrow in the Asian Netball Championship in South Korea. Jeetay ga Pakistan!" the PM had said in his uplifting message. Pakistan team took the court with a vengeance on Friday against Maldives who had posed stiff opposition to the winners in the group match earlier this week. However, in the final, the Maldives girls netball team had no answer to the agile Pakistan outfit who dominated the game throughout with their aggressive and skillful display. Pakistan's outstanding players in the final were Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya, Alina, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed who never allowed the opposition to find its feet during the match. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arain, President, Sameen Malik and Secretary General, Muhammad Riaz congratulated the Pakistan team on winning the prestigious championship. Chairman PNF Mudassar Arain, in an exclusive chat with The Express Tribune after the final, lauded the brilliant efforts of the national girls netball team and said the they have done the nation proud by lifting the Asian Youth Girls Netball title. "I am a delighted man today, as I am sure all the Pakistanis are on this tremendous victory by our girls netball team," said Mudassar. "I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to PM Shehbaz Sharif for his big support and morale-boosting message for the national team." "It has been an unbelievable performance from the girls who stayed unbeaten throughout the tough tournament, defeating strong teams like hosts South Korea, Japan and Maldives," he said. Mudassar also offered special thanks to Pakistan team's British coach Amanda Newton, who is a former England captain and a Commonwealth Games and World Cup gold medallist, for providing amazing training sessions and preparations to the Pakistan players in the build-up to this high-profile tournament. "A big thanks to team coach Amanda who worked very hard with our players and did a fantastic training job which has paid handsomely here in this event," said the PNF Chairman. "The PNF has always made efforts to pick talent from the grassroot level and train the netball players by providing them best facilities and giving them good exposure," said Mudassar. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) must now take note of this superlative show by the Pakistan girls netball team in the Asian event and is required to release immediate grant to PNF so that the federation could carry on with its sincere and untiring efforts in maintaining Pakistan's winning record in the sport of netball. It must be mentioned here that the PSB had disbursed sizeable grants to 22 sports federation last week but chose to snub the PNF for reasons best known to it.
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak cruise past Japan to reach netball final
Pakistan and Japan netball teams in action on Thursday during the semifinal of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship, being played in Jeonju-si, South Korea. PHOTO: PNF Pakistan defeated Japan by 64-39 goals in the semifinal of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship-2025 at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South Korea on Thursday. They will now face Maldives in the final on Friday (today) who beat Chinese Taipei in the second semifinal. Enjoying a brilliant unbeaten winning streak, Pakistan girls netball team once again displayed superb skills and confidence to beat their strongest rivals in the event in the all-important clash. They had previously outplayed Japan in the group match as well. This was Pakistan's sixth straight victory in the mega event. The outstanding players for the winners in the semifinal were Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya, Jasmine, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed who never allowed the Japanese players to bounce back in the crucial match. As for the final, Pakistan will be mindful of the hard-fought group game against Maldives earlier this week where both the netball teams displayed a dazzling game before Pakistan won 49-39. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arian, President, Sameen Malik, Secretary General, Muhammad Riaz congratulated the Pakistan team for winning the semifinal against a strong opposition like Japan. Eleven teams are participating in Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025 which is being played from June 27 to July 4, 2025, under the auspices of Asian Netball Federation.
Express Tribune
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Members of Pakistan girls netball team in action against Japan netball team during the crucial match of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship played here at Jeonju-si, South Korea on Monday. PHOTO: PNF Pakistan girls netball team continued its brilliant winning streak here on Monday when they cruised past a strong Japan netball outfit by 79-39 goals, scoring their fourth successive win in the prestigious Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship-2025 which is being played at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea. The players who stood out for Pakistan on the court were Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Haleema, Sarina Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed, Amani, Parisa, Sumayya Ahmed and Alina. Japan girls netball team also displayed a competitive game and scored at regular intervals against Pakistan. However, Pakistani girls proved to be superior in skills and stamina as they bounced back in all the four quarters to maintain their lead. Chairman, Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arian, President, Sameen Malik, Secretary General, Muhammad Riaz congratulated the Pakistan girls netball team for their brilliance and hard work in the match. Pakistan is now on top of Pool- B of this mega event and will play their next match against Maldives on Tuesday (today). Eleven teams are participating in the championship which are divided into two groups; Group-A; Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and India. Group-B; Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Maldives and Saudi Arabia The Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025 is being played from June 27 to July 4, 2025, under the auspices of Asian Netball Federation.
Express Tribune
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak win in Asian Youth Girls Netball
A view of the Pakistan versus Saudi Arabia netball clash at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 in Jeoju, South Korea on Friday. PHOTO: PNF Pakistan got off to a flying start at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025, thrashing Saudi Arabia 71-15 in their opening match here at Jeoju, South Korea on Friday. The national side, featured standout performances by Lia Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Samia Safdar, Halima, Sareena Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed, and Pareesa who displayed fantastic skills throughout the match, outplaying Saudi Aradia with superior passing and goal scoring, according to information made available here by Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF). Following the impressive victory, Chairman of the PNF Mudassar Arain, President Sameen Malik and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz extended their congratulations to the team. Pakistan will play its second league match against Chinese Taipei on Saturday (June 28). The Green Shirts are scheduled to face hosts South Korea on June 29, Japan on June 30, and Maldives on July 1 in their remaining group fixtures. The championship, featuring 11 participating nations, has been divided into two groups. Group A includes Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and India, while Pakistan is placed in Group B alongside Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, Maldives, and Saudi Arabia. The tournament will continue till July 4. Pakistan's 12-members team includes Parisa Abbas, Amani Fuad Garib, Alina Maya Garib, Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Amer Naveed, Israh Umer Malik, Haleema Sakina Safdar, Sarina Naseem Hussain, Sumaya Safiya Ahmed, Sumayya Kauthar Safdar, Jasmine Elizabeth Farooq, Farrah Sherry Ross Rashid. Mudassar Razak and Amanda Arleen have appointed as Manager and Head Coach, respectively. Haroona Bario Zaman will act as Assistant Manager/Coach ad Irfan Sadia Hussain as Primary Care.
