The Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has taken a big step in selling basketball on the grassroots degree by shortlisting the nationwide Underneath-14 boys’ basketball squad for the upcoming 2025 Samaranch Cup Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Event in China.
The 2-day trials, held on the Pakistan Sports activities Complicated, noticed participation from greater than 50 younger gamers from throughout the nation. Following rigorous analysis, 16 gamers had been shortlisted for the nationwide coaching camp, in keeping with a press launch from the federation.
A four-member choice committee, chaired by Khalid Bashir, Secretary Basic of PBBF, oversaw the trials. The panel additionally included former worldwide participant and nationwide coach Riaz Malik, Col. (R) Shujaat Ali Rana, and Imran Afzal.
Senior basketball directors attended the trials, together with PBBF President Brig. Muhammad Iftikhar Mansoor, Senior Vice President Imtiaz Rafi Butt, President of the Federal Basketball Affiliation Ejaz Rafi Butt, Basic Secretary of Karachi Division Basketball Affiliation M. Yaqoob Qadry, and Secretary Basic of Islamabad Olympic Affiliation Rizwan ul Haq Razi. The trials had been coordinated by PBBF Affiliate Secretary Ouj E Zahoor.
Dad and mom turned out in massive numbers to cheer on their kids, creating an encouraging and enthusiastic environment. Officers described the overwhelming response as a constructive signal of basketball’s rising reputation in Pakistan.
“It is a milestone for Pakistan basketball. Worldwide participation at such a younger age will enhance the gamers’ confidence and expertise, and assist elevate the general customary of the sport within the nation,” mentioned Khalid Bashir. He additionally expressed gratitude to DG Pakistan Sports activities Board Yasir Ahmed Pirzada, the Chinese language Authorities, and the Chinese language Embassy in Pakistan for his or her help in making this chance doable.
The shortlisted gamers will now attend a nationwide coaching camp, after which the ultimate squad for the China tour shall be introduced.
