Pakistan Netball Team Soars to Victory in Asian Youth Championship

Strategic Insights -

Pakistan's national netball team made a resounding start to the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025, defeating Saudi Arabia 71-15 in their opening match at Jeoju, South Korea. The team demonstrated exceptional skills, outperforming Saudi Arabia with superior passing and goal scoring. The impressive victory was met with congratulations from the Chairman of the Pakistan Netball Federation, Mudassar Arain, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's netball team won their opening match against Saudi Arabia with a score of 71-15.
  • The team's standout performers included Lia Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Samia Safdar, Halima, Sareena Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed, and Pareesa.
  • The team will play its second league match against Chinese Taipei on Saturday, June 28.
  • The Green Shirts will face hosts South Korea on June 29, Japan on June 30, and Maldives on July 1 in their remaining group fixtures.
  • Pakistan's 12-member team includes Parisa Abbas, Amani Fuad Garib, Alina Maya Garib, Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Amer Naveed, Israh Umer Malik, Haleema Sakina Safdar, Sarina Naseem Hussain, Sumaya Safiya Ahmed, Sumayya Kauthar Safdar, Jasmine Elizabeth Farooq, and Farrah Sherry Ross Rashid.
  • Manager Mudassar Razak and Head Coach Amanda Arleen will lead the team, with Haroona Bario Zaman serving as Assistant Manager/Coach and Irfan Sadia Hussain as Primary Care.

Statistics:

  • Score: Pakistan 71, Saudi Arabia 15.
  • Number of participating teams: 11.
  • Number of teams in Group A: 6.
  • Number of teams in Group B: 5.
  • Dates: June 28 (match against Chinese Taipei), June 29 (match against South Korea), June 30 (match against Japan), July 1 (match against Maldives).

Sources:

  • Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF)
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