Pakistan thump Maldives to win Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship

JEONJU: Pakistan on Friday emerged victorious in the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 (Plate Division Cup), defeating Maldives with a commanding 60-35 score in a thrilling final in Jeonju, South Korea.

Pakistan's triumph in the final showdown at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium marks an undefeated run in the Plate Division Cup, securing seven consecutive wins throughout the tournament.

From the outset, Pakistan demonstrated superior form, establishing a significant lead in the first quarter with a score of 17-5.

The national team maintained their dominance through the subsequent quarters, extending their advantage to 34-17 by halftime and 45-23 by the end of the third quarter.

Maldives were unable to take the lead at any point during the match, a testament to Pakistan's consistent performance.

Key players for Pakistan, including Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya, Alina, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed, delivered outstanding performances, contributing significantly to the team's decisive victory.

The Chairman of the Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassir Arian, along with President Sameen Malik and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz, extended their congratulations to the Pakistan team.

The Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, organised under the auspices of the Asian Netball Federation, ran from June 27 to July 4.