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ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ‘B’, Olympian Zakir Women Academy, Gilgit-Baltistan and Sindh ‘B’ comfortably won their respective pool matches on the third day of the Prime Minister National Women’s U-21 Hockey Championship at the Nasir Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad.
In the opening match, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ‘B’ outclassed Sindh ‘A’ 6-0. Sawera scored a hat-trick, Samar made a brace while Rashida netted one.
In the second match, Olympian Zakir Women Academy outclassed Star Women Academy ‘A’ 6-0. Sobia scored three goals while Sehrish, Robesha and Raqqiya contributed one each.
Gilgit-Baltistan registered a 3-0 victory over Star Women Academy ‘B’ in the day’s third clash. Arsheela struck twice while Salsabeela scored one.
Sindh ‘B’ team secured a convincing 5-0 win over Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in the day’s last game. Umme Fatima scored a hat-trick while Mubashna and Ashna added one each.
A total of 16 teams from across the country are participating in the championship.
Published in Dawn, July 5th, 2026
