In an electrifying final showdown at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court in Karachi, the Civil Tigers Club emerged victorious to claim the prestigious 5th Deputy Commissioner (DC) South Boys Basketball Championship trophy. They secured a hard-fought win against Arambagh Club with a final score of 32-28.
Star Performers Lead the Charge
The architect of the Civil Tigers' triumph was undoubtedly Maaz Ashraf, who delivered a stellar performance by scoring 15 points. His contribution included three decisive three-pointers that shifted the momentum in his team's favor. He received solid support from teammates M Haris Shahid, who added 11 points, and Ahmed Ali with 8 points.
On the opposing side, Arambagh Club's Engineer Zain-ul-Abidin Channa put up a valiant fight, leading his team's effort with 12 points. He was ably assisted by Iftikhar Ahmed (10 points) and Hasan Ali (8 points), but their combined effort fell just short of the target.
A Ceremony of Recognition and Future Announcements
The closing ceremony was a distinguished affair, graced by the presence of Assistant Commissioner (Arambagh) Muntaha Azhar and DC South Javed Nabi Khoso. The officials distributed cash prizes and trophies to the deserving athletes and teams.
Individual accolades were also presented. Maaz Ashraf was rightly named the best boys player, while Anabia Asif received the award for the best girls player. The fair play trophies were awarded to KMA College (Girls) and TMI Academy (Boys). Furthermore, sports organizer Imran Katia was honored with a dedicated award for his contributions.
In a significant announcement, chief guest Muntaha Azhar revealed that the District South Administration will host an Annual Sports Gala Dinner after Eid-ul-Fitr. This event will confer the "2025 Annual Performance Awards" upon distinguished sports organizers. A committee led by DSBA President Asif Gulfam and Secretary Ghulam Muhammad Khan has been formed to oversee the selection process.
Ensuring Fair Play and Concluding the Event
The championship final was supervised by a panel of respected technical officials, including international and national figures like Zafar Iqbal Chaudhary, Aamir Sharif, and Zahid Malik. Their oversight guaranteed the integrity and smooth conduct of the match.
Director Sports (Commissioner Karachi) Ghulam Muhammad Khan concluded the successful event by extending gratitude to the electronic and print media for their extensive and dedicated coverage of the championship, which helped amplify the spirit of sports across the city.
