Lahore, March 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The three-match Umoja Builders Women’s baseball series between the national women’s baseball teams of Pakistan and Malaysia started in Bahria Town, Lahore. In the first match of the series, Pakistan defeated Malaysia 12-0.
Mr. Shaukat Javed, Chairman Pakistan Federation Baseball was the Chief Guest at the Opening Ceremony of the series. President of Pakistan Federation Baseball Syed Fakhar Ali Shah welcome the Chief Guest and other guests. On this occasion, Chairperson of Women’s Wing Sadia Alvi, Vice President of Punjab Baseball Association Dr. Shaheen Gulraiz, Head Coach of Pakistan Baseball Team Musaddiq Hanif, Chairman of Baseball Umpiring Association Jamil Kamran, President of Malaysian Baseball Federation Sazali Hussain, Legal Adviser Fakhar Amir Kazmi, Pakistan coach Tariq Nadeem and Umair Imdad Bhatti and Malaysian coach Rohida Bint Hassan were also present. Apart from them, other guests included Col. Asif Dar, Mohammad Yaseen and many sports personalities.
Chief Guest Shaukat Javed inaugurated the series by pitching the ball. After the national anthems, both the teams were introduced with the Chief Guest. Imran Mughal performed the duties of chief umpire for the first match while his supporters included Muhammad Zubair Wattoo, Zafar Hussain Warraich and Nafiza bint Muhammad Tayeb.
While talking with media, Chief Guest Mr. Shaukat Javed welcomed the Malaysian women’s baseball team in Pakistan and said that we are trying to take steps for the promotion of baseball in the region including Pakistan.
In the first match of the series, Pakistan defeated Malaysia 12-0. Leading the Pakistan team, Zainab Riaz and Madiha Rasheed scored 3 runs each, Asia Siddique scored 2 runs while Humaira Khan, Zahida Ghani, Noorina and Ayesha Ijaz scored 1 run each.
According to Syed Fakhar Ali Shah President PFB, Mr. Usama Ahmed CEO Umoja Builders will be the Chief Guest on the second match of the series. The second match will be played on March 28 and the third match on March 29.
For more information, contact:
Pakistan Federation Baseball
Punjab Stadium, Ferozepur Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel. +92-42-353-41121
Fax + 92-42-357-11828
E-mail: pakistanfederationbaseball@hotmail.com