WAPDA Retains National Women’s Basketball Championship Crown

Defending champions WAPDA once again proved their dominance in women’s basketball, securing the National Women’s Basketball Championship 2024 title with a narrow 38-33 victory over a resilient Army team in the final held at the WAPDA Sports Complex on Monday.

The hosts set the pace early, showcasing tactical brilliance in the first half to establish a commanding 12-point lead. Thanks to their sharp offensive execution and disciplined defense, they entered halftime with a comfortable 27-15 advantage. Despite a spirited comeback attempt by the Army in the second half, WAPDA maintained its composure in sealing the win and defending its National Women’s Basketball Championship title.

Key Performances

• WAPDA:
  • Hijab Fatima: 12 points
  • Kainat Zafar: 10 points
• Army:
  • Fajar Fatima: 9 points
  • Ayesha Dilashad: 8 points
  • Kashifa Noreen: 8 points

Lahore Claims Third Place

In the third-place match of the National Women’s Basketball Championship, Lahore delivered a commanding performance to defeat Karachi 48-23, solidifying their position as one of the tournament’s strongest sides.

Lahore dominated from the outset, leading by 21 points at halftime with a 33-12 scoreline. Standout performances came from:

• Khadija Mushtaq: 13 points
• Aimen Mehmood: 13 points

A Celebration of Women’s Basketball

The five-day championship, organized by the Pakistan Basketball Federation, featured eight teams:

• WAPDA
• Army
• Lahore
• Karachi
• Faisalabad
• Islamabad
• Hazara
• Bahawalpur

The tournament showcased the growing talent in women’s basketball across Pakistan, with WAPDA continuing their reign as the team to beat.