Nasir Academy wins boys' title
Abdul Nasir Academy emerged victorious against Javed Memon Academy in a thrilling final to win 42-38.
The final was held at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court, Aram Bagh in front of hundreds of enthusiastic spectators.
SSWMB Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani distributed cash prizes and other awards among the players. Shahid Ahmed Khan, Manager Essa Laboratory, presented gifts to the guests on behalf of his organization.
Muaz Ashraf of the winning team was declared Best Player of the Tournament, while Sameer Saleem received the Rising Star award.
In the final match, Muaz Ashraf scored 12 points, Raza Ahmed and Sameer Saleem contributed 10 points each. From the runner-up team, Haris Shahid scored 10, Hassan Iqbal 9, and Huzaifa 8 points.
In the third-place match, Amjad Ali Academy defeated Mumtaz Academy 32-27. Abdul Samad scored 12 points, Raza Ahmed 10, and Sameer Saleem 6 for the winners. For the runners-up, Abdul Rafay scored 12, Abdul Hadi 10, and Roshan Khan 4 points.
Later, in recognition of his outstanding services to sports and humanity, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi presented Tariq Nizamani with the Quaid-e-Azam Excellence Award. Nizamani assured full support to Karachi Basketball Association President Ghulam Abbas Jamal Advocate on behalf of himself and SSWMB.
Notable attendees included Begum Ismaili Shah, Dr. Nighat Aqeel, Maryam Tariq, SBA Vice President Younus Qureshi, MCB Vice President Muhammad Haider Khan, UBL's Zulfiqar Abbas Khan, Commissioner Karachi's Director of Sports Ghulam Muhammad Khan, among other distinguished sports personalities.
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