Karachi: Usman Basketball Club clinched the Deputy Commissioner South Basketball Championship 2023 trophy after defeating Arambagh Club in the grand finale at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Courts in Arambagh, Karachi. 

The championship, organized by the Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) in collaboration with Sindh Olympic and the Alliance of Markets Arambagh, showcased outstanding basketball prowess. In the enthralling final against traditional rivals Arambagh Club, Usman Club showcased exceptional skills, securing a 61-51 victory. Shaf Khan led the charge with 22 points.

Mubarz Ahmed received the title of the best player of the championship, while Shaf Khan earned the distinction of the player of the final. Dia Shahid was acknowledged as the best player of the girls' event.

DC South Captain Altaf Hussain Sario graced the occasion as the chief guest and distributed cash and prizes among the winners and top performers. The prize distribution ceremony, presided over by Asif Gulfam, saw emerging players awards presented to Usman Haider Khan of BVS Parsi School and Abdul Rahman of Bahria School Karsaz. A special award was bestowed upon Daniyal Khan Marwat of Habib Public School.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner South Altaf Hussain Sario revealed plans for boxing, gymnastics, and karate competitions in Lyari in January.

Asif Gulfam, Shahida Parveen Kayani, Begum Asma Ali Shah, and Ahmed Ali Rajput, Saeeda Iftikhar, DPE of National College, ADC Samiullah Pathan, AC Nida Suman, AC Zara Zahid, AC Samreen Rajput, AC M Majid Altaf, M Haider Khan (MCB), Zulfiqar Khan (UBL), M Farooq Khan (NBP), were present,

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 09 2023

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