China and Iran shine as Pakistan falters in Asia-Pacific Goalball championship

The Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship 2025, Saturday, witnessed an exciting day of competition, with China and Iran registering strong victories, while Pakistan faced defeat in its group fixture.

In the men’s category, Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 7–5, while Australia narrowly beat Thailand 4–3. Uzbekistan outclassed Pakistan 11–1, and China overpowered Kazakhstan 12–4.

In another fixture, Iran overcame Iraq 8–3 to maintain their unbeaten run.

In the women’s matches, South Korea defeated Thailand 7–0, while China earned a convincing 3–1 win over Japan.

The championship is being held under the auspices of the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation, marking the first time Pakistan is hosting the Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship.

A total of 11 teams, including China, Iran, Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Iraq, and Uzbekistan, are participating in the tournament, which showcases some of the finest goalball talent from across the region.