Pakistani and Indian gamers shake arms after conclusion of match on the Khedhufushi Metropolis Seashore Handball Courtroom, on September 18, 2025. — ReporterÂ
KARACHI: Pakistan opened their marketing campaign on the Commonwealth Seashore Handball Championship with a powerful 2-0 win over archrival India on Thursday.
Taking part in on the Khedhufushi Metropolis Seashore Handball Courtroom, Pakistan dominated each units to register a commanding victory. Pakistan clinched the primary set 26-9 earlier than stepping up the tempo within the second, cruising to a 34-12 end.
Ahmed Hassan Baig delivered a standout efficiency for Pakistan and was named the person of the match.
The occasion, operating from Sept. 18 to 24, options six collaborating groups. The competitors is being performed on a league foundation, with the highest 4 advancing to the semifinals.
Pakistan will subsequent face the Maldives and Sri Lanka on Friday.
In a second of distinction to current tensions in cricket between the 2 nations, the Indian handball gamers opted to not violate the spirit of sports activities and shook arms with Pakistani gamers.
