Golden Gate Defeats Times to Reach Final, Set to Face Army for Championship

Golden Gate Basketball Club secured their place in the final of the Himalayan Java National Basketball League by defeating Times with a commanding 88-55 victory. Golden Gate will face Tribhuvan Army in the final match, scheduled for 28 Chaitra. Pakistani player Zain Khan of Golden Gate was named Man of the Match after scoring 31 points. 26 Chaitra, Kathmandu.

In the second qualifier of the Himalayan Java National Basketball League (HJNB 2026), Golden Gate triumphed over Times Basketball Club to advance to the final. The qualifier, held Thursday evening at the Dashrath Rangashala covered hall in Tripureshwor, ended with Golden Gate prevailing 88-55. Golden Gate will now compete against Tribhuvan Army for the championship title.

Having already defeated Golden Gate in the first qualifier, Army has secured its spot in the final. Army finished first in the league phase with Golden Gate in second place. Despite Golden Gate’s loss in the first qualifier, they utilized the second chance effectively to reach the final. The final between Army and Golden Gate will take place on Saturday, 28 Chaitra.

Times, who finished third in the league, earned their place in the second qualifier by defeating KVC Hounds in the eliminator match. However, they were unable to overcome Golden Gate’s challenge, failing to advance to the final this time. Golden Gate took an early lead in the first quarter with a 25-17 advantage. They maintained a narrow 21-20 lead in the second quarter, resulting in a 46-37 lead at halftime. Golden Gate then extended their dominance, winning the third quarter 15-8 and the fourth quarter 27-10. Pakistani player Zain Khan led with 31 points and was named the game’s outstanding player.