Ludhiana edge out Jalandhar to lift women’s title in Senior Punjab Softball Championship

Sports Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 6

Hosts Ludhiana edged out Jalandhar to clinch the title in the women’s section of the 29th Senior Punjab State Softball Championship being held here at Guru Nanak Stadium here on Saturday.

The final turned out to be a one-sided affair in which Ludhiana players blanked their opponents 3-0 to lift the winners’ trophy.

In the match to decide the third position, Gurdaspur proved too good for Fazilka whom they outperformed 6-2 to settle for the bronze medal.

Earlier, on way to the final, Ludhiana routed Malerkotla 10-0, overwhelmed Patiala 10-0 and blanked Gurdaspur 5-0 to secure berth in the title clash whereas Jalandhar drubbed Ferozepur 13-4, overpowered Amritsar 13-6 and got the better of Fazilka 4-0 to join Ludhiana in the summit clash.

Pran Nath Passi, honorary general secretary, Punjab Softball Association, gave away prizes to the winners. Office-bearers of the association and coaches, besides members of the Ludhiana District Softball Association were present at the prize distribution function.