Pakistan Triumphs: Celebrating Victory Over India at the West Asia Baseball Cup in Fort Munro Hills

The national baseball squad's impressive win against their long-time adversaries India during the West Asia Baseball Cup, hosted in Iran, was commemorated with great enthusiasm at an exclusive gathering atop the picturesque slopes of Fort Munro.

The squad, who secured the second place in the regional championship, received recognition during an official banquet organized by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Sardar Tariq Bugti at the Chief Ten Hotel. The event saw the presence of prominent figures from Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB), headed by Secretary Syed Fakhar Ali Shah.

At the event were also Vice President Muhammad Jamil Kamran, Media Director Pervaiz Ahmed Sheikh, Media Coordinator Tahir Latif, along with various international umpires and past players such as Zubair Wattoo and Aamir Imdad Bhatti, Zafar Sherwani who works as the Director of Sports at Emerson University Multan, alongside Kaptan Afridi, Wasif Hussain Sherwani, Nadeem Sajjad Shah, and participants from the winning national squad.

At the event, Sardar Tariq Bugti conveyed his admiration for the players’ vigorous display and commended them on their notable accomplishment. He bestowed commemorative shields along with PHF mementos upon both the team members and officials as symbols of acknowledgment. The assembly was characterized by an atmosphere brimming with warmth, joyous Eid wishes, and a collective dedication to advancing Pakistan’s athletic prowess. During the proceedings, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah voiced deep appreciation towards Sardar Bugti and the PHF for their gracious welcome and endorsement of the baseball squad's triumphs. He restated the federation’s determination to broaden the reach of this sport nationwide and urged ongoing backing from everyone involved. Media Director Pervaiz Ahmed Sheikh portrayed the welcoming ceremony at Fort Munro as an exceptional and unforgettable act, one celebrated beyond just baseball enthusiasts into wider spheres within domestic and global sports arenas. He underscored the rising appeal of baseball in Pakistan under the guidance of Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, and he advocated for decisive actions from governmental bodies aimed at enhancing the development of the game.

There is an urgent requirement for the Pakistani government and local administrations to allocate resources towards developing baseball facilities," stated Sheikh. "Building a specialized baseball stadium in Islamabad along with constructing at least one regulation-sized field in every provincial capital is essential. Such measures will help strengthen the foundation of baseball through systematic and planned efforts.

He also urged corporate sponsors, private sector participants, and sports aficionados to actively support baseball—a game that keeps flying Pakistan’s flag high on global stages.

The night ended with declarations of solidarity, national pride, and a collective pledge to enhance Pakistan's status in international baseball.

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