Pakistan Army, WAPDA, Navy, Police, Air Force, and Railways teams to compete in the three-day national event in Islamabad.
The National Inter-Departmental Netball Championship will commence on August 1, 2026, at the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Centre in Islamabad under the supervision of the Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF).
The event is expected to bring together some of the country’s leading departmental teams in both men’s and women’s categories.
Pakistan Netball Federation President Sameen Malik announced on Friday that preparations for the championship are progressing smoothly.
He stated that all remaining arrangements will be finalized during a meeting of the organizing committee scheduled for July 27.
According to the federation, six departmental teams each in the men’s and women’s divisions will participate in the championship.
The competing teams represent some of Pakistan’s most prominent institutions, including Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Police, Pakistan Air Force, and Pakistan Railways.
The championship is designed to promote competitive netball and provide a platform for talented players from departmental teams to showcase their skills at the national level.
Officials believe the tournament will contribute to the development of the sport and help identify emerging talent for future national assignments.
A managers’ meeting involving representatives of all participating teams will be held on July 31. During the meeting, the official draws for the championship will be conducted, while tournament rules, regulations, and match schedules will also be communicated to team officials.
The three-day event will continue until August 2, featuring a series of matches between the participating departmental sides. Fans and sports enthusiasts are expected to witness high-quality competition as teams battle for top honors.
At the conclusion of the championship, a prize distribution ceremony will be organized to recognize the outstanding performances of players and teams. Winners and top performers will receive awards and trophies in acknowledgment of their achievements throughout the tournament.
The Pakistan Netball Federation remains committed to promoting netball across the country, and the upcoming National Inter-Departmental Netball Championship is expected to play an important role in strengthening the sport’s competitive structure and encouraging greater participation nationwide.