Pakistan Army Dominates 30th Chairman POF Board National Junior Table Tennis Championship

Strategic Insights -

Pakistan Army's prowess in the sport of table tennis was on full display as they dominated the 30th Chairman POF Board National Junior Table Tennis Championship 2025, claiming top honors in multiple categories including the U-19 Boys and Girls singles, U-15 Boys and Girls, as well as mixed doubles events. The championship, organized by the Islamabad Table Tennis Association in collaboration with the POF Sports Directorate, was held at the POF Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall in Wah Cantt. Pakistan Army's Mohammad Ahmed and Hanqa Hassan emerged as the standout performers, claiming the U-19 Boys and Girls titles respectively, with convincing wins over their opponents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan Army swept multiple categories in the 30th Chairman POF Board National Junior Table Tennis Championship 2025, including the U-19 Boys and Girls singles, U-15 Boys and Girls, and mixed doubles events.
  • Mohammad Ahmed of Pakistan Army claimed the U-19 Boys title by defeating Sindh's Mohammad Abbas in straight sets (11-6, 11-3, 11-9).
  • Hanqa Hassan of Pakistan Army emerged as the U-19 Girls champion, outwitting her teammate Hoor Fawad 3-1.
  • Army's Noor Khan dominated the U-15 Boys final, defeating Abdul Mohammad 3-0 to emerge champion.
  • Punjab's duo of Kulsoom and Aleena managed to break Army's streak in the U-19 Girls Doubles, beating Army's Hanqa and Hoor 3-0 to secure the title.
  • Army pairs dominated the mixed doubles events, with Abdul Mohammad and Hanqa winning the U-19 mixed doubles, and Abdul Mohammad paired with Fatima Danish winning the U-15 mixed doubles.

Statistics:

  • The Pakistan Army claimed a total of 6 titles in the championship.
  • Mohammad Ahmed won the U-19 Boys title with a 3-0 set victory over Sindh's Mohammad Abbas.
  • Hanqa Hassan won the U-19 Girls title with a 3-1 set victory over her teammate Hoor Fawad.
  • Army's U-15 Boys team won the title with a 3-0 set victory over Punjab's Abdul Mohammad.
  • Punjab's duo of Kulsoom and Aleena secured the U-19 Girls Doubles title with a 3-0 set victory over Army's Hanqa and Hoor.

Sources:

  • Islamabad Table Tennis Association
  • POF Sports Directorate
  • Pakistan Army Sports Directorate
  • Pakistani Express News Online