Pakistan Wins Historic Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship

Pakistan’s handball team makes history by winning the first Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship in Maldives with an unbeaten record.

By Abdullah Abid

9/22/20251 min read

Pakistan Wins Historic Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship

Pakistan has created history by winning the first-ever Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship in the Maldives. The national team remained unbeaten, securing seven straight victories in the tournament.

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🏆 Final Match Glory

In the grand final, Pakistan outclassed Sri Lanka with a 2–0 victory, winning the sets 26–18 and 28–18. The team’s dominance was clear from start to finish.

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🇵🇰 Strong Start Against India

The journey began with a powerful win against arch-rivals India, defeating them 26–9 and 34–12. This victory gave Pakistan the momentum to continue their winning streak against Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, and Bangladesh in the group stage.

In the semi-final, Pakistan once again faced Bangladesh and sealed another 2–0 win, booking their place in the final.

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🌟 Star Performers

Kashif Ali stood out with his all-round performance and scoring ability, especially in the tough 2–1 win against Maldives.

Muhammad Shahid Bashir and Ahmed Hassan Baig also played crucial roles, providing leadership and strategy throughout the tournament.

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🥈 Other Results

The Maldives finished second, beating Bangladesh in the third-place match.

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🚀 A Big Step for Pakistan

This victory is a major milestone for Pakistan sports. It shows the team’s discipline, unity, and rising strength in a sport where Pakistan was not considered a big name before.

With this win, Pakistan has proven it can compete at the international level in beach handball and inspire future athletes.