Shaheed Benazir Bhutto XI wins Defence Day girls basketball exhibition match
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto XI outperformed Abida Toosi Shaheed XI 38-36 in an exhilarating match which was held a part of Defence Day celebrations at the Arambagh-Abdul Nasir courts, Karachi.
The girls’ basketball exhibition match was played at Arambagh-Abdul Nasir courts Karachi, in connection with the Defence Day.
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto XI outperformed Abida Toosi Shaheed XI 38-36 in an exhilarating match. Cameron Turner with 12 points was the leading scorer for the winners, she was ably assisted by Rusia Tanveer and Huma Ali who both scored 10 points each.
For the losing side, the main scorers were Sumbul with 14 points besides Sidra and Isabelle who scored 10 points each.
Sindh Olympic Asso¬ciation’s vice president and member environment commission Tehmina Asif graced the ceremony as a chief guest and distributed the prizes.
She appreciated the efforts of Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) for organising regular events and improving infrastructure. She praised the martyrs of the country who laid down their lives on Sept 6 and added that Pakistani women are second to none in talent and skills and have the ability to excel if provided top facilities and good opportunities.
KBBA senior officials Zaeema Khatoon and Humera Siddiqui were also present on the occasion.
