Defending champion Wapda and Pakistan Army advanced to the semifinal round of the ongoing National Women’s Basketball Championship at the Wapda Sports Complex Lahore, organized by the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF).
Wapda, wearing white shirts, remains unbeaten in the championship, continuing their streak of consecutive victories in the pool round by defeating Faisalabad 50-13. This win secured their spot in the semifinals.
In this match, Faisalabad struggled against the defending champions. Wapda led by 19 points at halftime, which increased to a 40-point advantage by the end of the game. Hijab Fatim was the standout player for Wapda, scoring 22 points, while Sidra Hakeem added 12 points. For Faisalabad, Feroza Aslam scored 9 points.
In the second match, Pakistan Army also delivered an impressive performance, defeating Islamabad by a 32-point margin. Army won 53-21, advancing to the semifinals.
Aisha Dilshad and Amna Mohsin were the top scorers for Pakistan Army, with 25 and 10 points, respectively.
The top eight teams participating in the five-day championship including defending champions
Wapda, Karachi, Bahawalpur, Islamabad, Pakistan Army, Lahore, Hazara, and Faisalabad.
This event is part of a series of initiatives by the Pakistan Basketball Federation to revive the sport in the country.
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