ISLAMABAD: Timber Wolves Islamabad defeated YMCA Lahore in a decisive battle to win the All Pakistan 3×3 Ramadan Cup Basketball Tournament club category final here at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.
In the final of the club category of the six-day tournament organized by the Federal Basketball Association, YMCA Lahore dominated the final till half-time with 10-6 points, but Ali Hamza Kazmi produced an impressive performance in the last two minutes. with the help of six consecutive points from the Timber Wolves and turned the match in their favor by winning the final by 18 points to 14.
Ali Hamza Kazmi scored 14 points Sher Shehzad scored four points for the winning side, Khalid Saadi seven points and Muhammad Salman five points for YMCA.
Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) President Brigadier General (Rtd) Muhammad Iftikhar Mansoor who was the chief guest at the closing ceremony appreciated the efforts of tournament organizer Ouj E Zahoor and all other members for providing best arrangements for this tournament and said that Pakistan Basketball Federation will to continue its efforts to promote basketball in the country, especially to organize such events in the future to allow the youth to show the essence of their abilities.
Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Deputy Director General Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Pakistan Basketball Federation Secretary, and Organizing Committee Secretary Ouj E Zahoor, Federal Basketball Association President Ejaz Rafi Butt, PBBF Selection Committee Chairman Col. (R) Shujaat Ali Rana, National Coach Malik The closing ceremony was also attended by Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Azam Dar and other dignitaries.
Earlier in the semi-final round of the club tournament, Timber Wolves defeated Bulls A by 18-11 points and YMCA defeated Reapers Red by 20-12 points.
