On July 4, 2025, Pakistan’s youth girls netball team secured the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 Plate Division Cup, defeating Maldives 60-35 in a commanding final in Jeonju, South Korea. The undefeated run marks a historic achievement.
In the final at Jeonju’s Hwasan Gymnasium, Pakistan showcased superior skill, leading 17-5 in the first quarter, 34-17 at halftime, and 45-23 by the end of the third quarter. Maldives couldn’t close the gap, as Pakistan’s relentless performance secured a 60-35 win. Key players, including Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, and Jasmine Farooq, shone, contributing to seven consecutive victories in the Plate Division, per the Asian Netball Federation.
BREAKING: Pakistan defeated Maldives by 60-35 goals in the plate final of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 in South Korea! 🇵🇰✨💚 pic.twitter.com/LnaCS4zgcT
— Muneeb Farrukh (@Muneeb313_) July 4, 2025The Pakistan Netball Federation, led by Chairman Mudassir Arian, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz, congratulated the team for their “outstanding” performance. Players, including Haleema, Alina, Amani, Parisa, and Farah Rasheed, were pivotal, earning praise on for their teamwork and skill. The federation highlighted the win as a milestone for Pakistan’s growing netball presence, boosting national pride.
The Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, hosted by the Asian Netball Federation from June 27 to July 4, featured teams from across Asia, with Pakistan excelling in the Plate Division. The tournament, held in Jeonju, showcased rising talent, with Pakistan’s disciplined strategy outmatching opponents. This victory follows Pakistan’s 2023 Asian Championship silver, signalling the sport’s growing popularity, with over 5,000 registered players, per federation data.
