ISLAMABAD: The National Basketball Championship for Women is slated to be held from Oct 3 to 7 here at the Liaquat Gymnasium of the Pakistan Sports Complex, a press release issued by Federal Basketball Association said on Tuesday.

“After obtaining permission from Pakistan Basketball Federation, FBBA have invited all the affiliated units of PBBF to participate in the National Basketball Championship for Women,” the press release said.

It also said that draws for this event will be held at the office of the PBBF on Sept 10 at 5:00 pm. All affiliated units have been requested to confirm their participation on or before 8th Sept. Any participation request received after the deadline shall not be entertained.

The press release further stated that each team shall comprise of 12 players, one manager and one coach. Affiliated units have also been requested to bring one Referee/Table official along with their team for the event. It said that accommodation will be provided in the hostels of Sports Board.

Published in Dawn, August 24th, 2022

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