Pakistan Wins Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025: A New Dawn for Women’s Sports
Pakistan’s youth girls netball team has made the nation proud by clinching the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 (Plate Division Cup) in South Korea. The team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating the Maldives 60-35 in the final held at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium on July 4.
This triumph wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. The young athletes wrapped up the tournament undefeated, securing seven straight victories and lifting the title with remarkable consistency and teamwork. From the very first whistle of the final, Pakistan dominated play, ending the first quarter with a strong 17-5 lead. By halftime, they were up 34-17 and maintained their momentum until the final whistle, ensuring the Maldives never posed a real threat.
A Team Effort Worth Celebrating
The winning squad — Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya, Alina, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed — showcased what disciplined training, strategy, and unity can achieve. Each player contributed crucially to this remarkable journey, showing grit and composure under pressure.
Held under the Asian Netball Federation, the championship brought together young athletes from across the region, and Pakistan’s commanding performance is now being celebrated as a testament to the country’s emerging strength in youth sports.
National Recognition for the Champions
Officials from the Pakistan Netball Federation, including Chairman Mudassir Arian, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz, congratulated the team, calling their unbeaten run a proud moment for the sport. Their sentiments were echoed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who hailed the achievement as a ‘great milestone’ for women’s sports in Pakistan.
A Sign of Bigger Things to Come
This victory is more than just a medal — it’s a ray of hope for the future of women’s sports in the country. Netball, often overlooked in the mainstream sporting scene in Pakistan, is now shining bright thanks to these young athletes. Their success could open doors for better facilities, greater funding, and more opportunities for girls across Pakistan to step onto the court and compete regionally and globally.
In a country where women’s sports often struggle for recognition and resources, this team’s achievement stands as proof that talent and determination can break barriers. It also sends an important message to young girls across Pakistan: if they dare to dream, they too can lift trophies and make the nation proud.
As celebrations continue, the spotlight is now on building on this success. With the right support from sporting bodies and the government, Pakistan’s women’s netball can aim even higher, aspiring not just for regional triumphs but for a presence on the global stage.
For now, the nation applauds these young stars — champions who proved that hard work, belief, and teamwork can make history. The story of Pakistan winning the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 will inspire countless girls to pick up the ball, step onto the court, and chase their dreams fearlessly.
Congratulations, Team Pakistan!
