Peshawar: The Pakistan Lacrosse Performance Development Team proudly secured third place at the prestigious Okinawa Open Lacrosse Challenge Tournament, where a total of 10 international teams participated, making it one of the most competitive and popular lacrosse tournaments in Asia.
The tournament was organized by FogoJapan, which also hosted the Pakistan team for an intensive 10-day high-performance training camp prior to the competition. The training camp was conducted under the expert supervision of renowned Japanese coach Jin Sagawa, who worked closely with the team to enhance their technical skills, tactical discipline, and overall performance.
The Pakistan squad was led by Head Coach and Team Captain Taifoor Zarin, alongside key players:
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Muhammad Suliman, Fahim Ullah, Shahab Akbar, Uzair Khilji, Ali Hassan
The Event Director, Chris Jinno, who organized both the training camp and the tournament, expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for the outstanding performance and discipline demonstrated by the Pakistan team.
This achievement marks another significant milestone for Pakistan Lacrosse on the international stage and reflects the federation’s continuous commitment to developing the sport and competing at the highest levels globally. Pakistan Lacrosse Federation extends its gratitude to FogoJapan, Coach Jin Sagawa, and the tournament organizers for their hospitality and support.
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