Félix Pérez Cardozo’s team was crowned champion of the 2025 Women’s National Basketball League. In the final game played at the León Condou Stadium in Barrio Mariscal López, the red team defeated the home team, San José, 64-55. The club, named after Paraguayan harpist and composer Félix Pérez Cardozo, secured the title for the third consecutive year.
“With character, teamwork, and sporting excellence, Félix Pérez once again established itself at the pinnacle of Paraguayan women’s basketball,” highlighted the Paraguayan Basketball Federation, congratulating the champions.
“Given it my all”
With 19 points and 11 rebounds, Trinity Baptiste was one of the standout players for the championship team. Additionally, Paloma Niz, who contributed 5 assists, and Ximena Ibarra, who added 9 points. The championship will also mark the farewell of the remarkable player Johanna Ghiringelli.
“I have given it my all, basketball has given me everything, and this is where we end,” the athlete announced to the press during the celebration.
Women’s National Basketball League of Paraguay (LNBF)
The Liga Nacional de Básquetbol Femenino (LNBF), is Paraguay’s premier women’s basketball competition. The league serves up a brilliant spectacle of domestic talent and tactical play. Organised under the auspices of the Paraguayan Basketball Confederation, the league is the jewel in the crown of the nation’s women’s game, with clubs such as Olimpia Queens, historically the most successful side, and Sol de América.
However, in more recent times, Félix Pérez Cardozo has emerged as a powerhouse. They have demonstrate their dominance in the competition that has a Apertura and Clausura format.
A fierce rivalry between top clubs
What makes the LNBF particularly engaging is the intense, often fierce, rivalry between these top clubs. The intensity which generates an electrifying atmosphere for every match. The level of play is quite high, with sides relying on a robust mix of experienced national team players and promising younger prospects coming through the ranks.
This commitment to player development ensures a continuous stream of talent feeding into the Paraguayan national team, bolstering their international standing. Ultimately, the league provides a platform for women’s basketball in the country. The league is promoting athletic excellence and contributing to the wider sporting culture in Paraguay.
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