JEONJU: Pakistan reached the final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025, defeating Japan with a dominant 64-39 victory in the semi-final at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium on Thursday.
The unbeaten Green Shirts showcased their dominance over Japan throughout the semi-final, taking an early lead with a score of 21-7 in the first quarter.
Pakistan’s dominance continued, scoring 34-19 at halftime and 42-28 by the end of the third quarter, before sealing the match in emphatic fashion.
For Pakistan, Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed were standout performers who excelled in both defense and attack.
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Following the thrilling victory, Chairman of the Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arian, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz lauded the national team’s victory.
Pakistan will face the Maldives in the final tomorrow (Friday).
Maldives booked their place in the final after securing a 51-39 victory over Chinese Taipei in the second semi-final of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship.
Earlier, Pakistan defeated Maldives 49-39 in their fifth and final group match at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea.
For the unversed, the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 comprises 11 teams. The tournament is played from June 27 to July 4 under the supervision of the Asian Netball Federation.
Pakistan is placed in Group B, which consists of Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Japan, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia. Group A includes Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and India.
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