Karachi: Pakistan opened their campaign at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship with a resounding 2-0 win over Archrival India on Thursday.
Pakistan, who played at Khedhufushi City Beach Handball Court, dominated both sets to register a commanding victory. Pakistan got the first set 26-9 before stepping up the pace of the second and driving to a 34-12 finish.
Ahmed Hassan Baig delivered a prominent performance for Pakistan and was appointed man of the battle.
The event running from 18 to 24 September contains six participating teams. The competition is played on the league base, where the top four advance to the semi -finals.
Pakistan next time against the Maldives and Sri Lanka on Friday.
In a moment of contrast to the recent tensions of the cricket between the two nations, the Indian handball players chose not to violate the spirit of the sport and shake hands with Pakistani players.
