The dominant performance at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium saw Pakistan control the match from the opening whistle, sealing their seventh consecutive win in the tournament and lifting the title without a single defeat.
Pakistan opened strong, taking a commanding 17-5 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Their advantage grew steadily through the match, with the scoreboard reading 34-17 at halftime and 45-23 by the third quarter. Maldives were never able to close the gap, with Pakistan maintaining composure and pace throughout.
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, 2025
The squad featuring Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Sumayya Kouser, Haleema, Jasmine Farooq, Sumayya, Alina, Amani, Parisa and Farah Rasheed delivered a balanced and disciplined performance, with each player contributing to the team’s success.
The final concluded a week-long competition, held under the Asian Netball Federation, which ran from June 27 to July 4 in Jeonju.
Pakistan’s victory in the Plate Division adds to the country’s growing reputation in youth sports across the region.
Pakistan 🇵🇰defeated Maldives 🇲🇻 by 60-35 in the plate final of Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship in South Korea.
Pakistan remained unbeaten in the tournament.#Netball | #GreenTeam | #OurGameOurPassion | #KhelKaJunoon pic.twitter.com/juMUthLGFA
— Green Team (@GreenTeam1992) July 4, 2025
Officials from the Pakistan Netball Federation, including Chairman Mudassir Arian, President Sameen Malik, and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz, extended congratulations to the team, calling the win a proud moment for the sport in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended his congratulations to the team, calling it a ‘great milestone’ for women’s sports in Pakistan.
Shabash 👏🏻
Pakistan 🇵🇰 wins the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025.
A proud moment for the entire nation and yet another great milestone for 🇵🇰women in sports!
Special appreciation for staying undefeated throughout the tournament!
Very well played!
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 4, 2025
The result marks a high point for Pakistan’s youth programme, with hopes that the success will serve as a foundation for further growth in women’s netball both at home and internationally.