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Pak women claim first international futsal win at SAFF Championship

Forward Aizwa Chaudhry led the scoring with a hat-trick


Zulfiqar Baig January 16, 2026 Less than a minute read
Group photo of the women’s futsal team. Photo: Zulfiqar Baig

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan’s women’s futsal team recorded their first-ever victory at the international level on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka 3–2 at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand, officials said.

The win marked a historic moment for Pakistan in international women’s futsal. Forward Aizwa Chaudhry led the scoring with a hat-trick, playing a decisive role in a closely contested match.

Pakistan held their nerve in the final stages to secure the victory after a tense encounter, earning their maiden win in the tournament. The SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship is currently underway in Thailand, featuring teams from across South Asia.

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