Pakistani gamers are seen celebrating their inaugural Commonwealth Seashore Handball Championship 2025 title on September 22, 2025. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan clinched the inaugural Commonwealth Seashore Handball Championship 2025 title on Monday, defeating Sri Lanka within the last to seal an unbeaten run that marked a historic second for the game of handball within the nation.
Within the championship decider, Pakistan overpowered Sri Lanka 2–0 with set scores of 26–18 and 28–12, showcasing each attacking aptitude and defensive resilience. The triumph in Kulhudhuffushi Metropolis accomplished a flawless marketing campaign for the inexperienced shirts, who received each match from the group stage to the ultimate.
Pakistan started their journey in emphatic type, outclassing archrivals India 2–0 of their opening match. They adopted with victories towards Maldives, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Bangladesh within the group stage to safe a spot within the semifinal. On Sunday, Pakistan eased previous Bangladesh as soon as once more to e book their spot within the last.
The hero of the ultimate was Muhammad Shahid Bashir, who delivered a standout efficiency and was named Participant of the Match. His contribution proved decisive in securing Pakistan’s first worldwide seashore handball crown.
Within the bronze medal playoff, host nation Maldives gave their followers one thing to have fun by defeating Bangladesh and claiming third place.
The inaugural Commonwealth Seashore Handball Championship concluded with Pakistan standing tall as its first-ever champions.
Remaining Medal Standings:
Gold – Pakistan (Unbeaten champions)
Silver – Sri Lanka
Bronze – Maldives
