SUKKUR (PR): The First All Sindh Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari Women’s Throwball Championship 2026 concluded successfully at the Sports Club Sukkur after two days of exciting competition, with Karachi Greens emerging as champions and the host team Sukkur securing the runners-up position.
The championship was organized by the Sindh Throwball Association in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh, Sukkur District Throwball Association and Town Municipal Corporation Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui Sukkur.
Held under the theme “Empowered Women, Strong Sindh,” the event aimed to provide female athletes from across the province with a healthy and inclusive sporting platform, showcase their talent and promote teamwork, discipline and confidence through sports.
Teams representing Karachi Division, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana Division and the host Sukkur Division participated in the championship, with more than 100 female athletes competing in the two-day event. The tournament featured a series of closely contested and exciting matches, during which players displayed impressive skills, discipline and sportsmanship.
The concluding ceremony was attended by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) central leader Lala Asad Pathan and Sukkur Deputy Mayor Dr Arshad Mughal as chief guests. Distinguished guests included ADC-II Tanveer Khattak, Advocate Qurban Malano, Advocate Shafqat Rahim Rajput, Vice Chairman of Maki Shah Town Ghulam Murtaza Ghanghro, Aaj Tak News Bureau Chief Nadir Khan, ARY News representative Saleem Sehto and social activist Azra Jamal. A large number of representatives from the media, political, social and sporting circles also attended the event.
Addressing the ceremony, the guests appreciated the efforts of the Sindh Throwball Association in promoting women’s sports and providing female athletes with opportunities to showcase their abilities. They stressed that greater participation of women in sports was essential not only for improving their health and confidence but also for strengthening their positive and empowered role in society. They expressed hope that such sporting events would continue to be organized across Sindh.
In the final standings, Karachi Greens secured the championship title with an impressive performance, while the host team Sukkur finished as runners-up. Shaheed Benazirabad secured third place.
Cash prizes were also distributed among the winning teams by Lala Asad Pathan on behalf of the Chairman District Council Sukkur. Karachi Greens received Rs. 50,000 for securing first place, Sukkur was awarded Rs. 40,000 for finishing second, while Shaheed Benazirabad received Rs. 30,000 for claiming third position. Trophies, medals and prizes were also presented to the winning and participating teams at the concluding ceremony.
The guests, players and sports enthusiasts highly appreciated the efforts of Sindh Throwball Association General Secretary Shahid Pathan and his team for organizing the championship successfully. They observed that hosting a provincial-level sporting event of this scale in Sukkur was a significant achievement that would help promote the city’s positive image and encourage greater participation of women in sports across Sindh.
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