WAPDA crowned basketball champions

LAHORE: WAPDA were on Sunday crowned champions when they narrowly edged past Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in a thrilling final of the All Pakistan Muhammad Majid and Abdul Nasir Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Siddique Memon Sports Complex Karachi.

In a fiercely-contested match both teams displayed exceptional skills, battling until the final moments. WAPDA, however, seized control in the last quarter, securing a thrilling 68-67 victory. Zain-ul- Hassan of WAPDA emerged as the hero of the day, contributing a stellar performance with 34 points, while teammate Muhammad Israr added 10 points, respectively.

Despite a valiant effort from PAF, WAPDA’s dominance in the closing stages proved decisive. Umair Jan led the chart for PAF with 26 points, followed by Umair Siddiqui with 12 points. Managing Director of United Medical and Dental College Dr Bilal Faiz was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony.

He presented the winning trophy to the captain of WAPDA while Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Secretary General Khalid Bashir, Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) President Muhammad Yaqoob, Tournament chief organiser Dr Umer Daraz Khan, PBBF Associate Secretary Yaqoob Qadry and others dignitaries were also present during the concluding ceremony.

Earlier in the third position match Punjab Rangers secured a convincing 72-61 victory against Islamabad to finish third. Late Muhammad Majid and late Abdul Nasir represented Pakistan as well as in national events for a long time and the purpose was to organise the memorial tournament for the recognition of their great love and services to the game of basketball.