Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts win Saadia Khan Ski Cup

NALTAR (GILGIT): Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts won the Saadia Khan Ski Cup which concluded at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar on Sunday.

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Addressing the closing ceremony, the Air Chief said, “The efforts of Ski Federation of Pakistan in making skiing accessible to the youth of our country are commendable. I urge the SFP to bring in young boys and girls from other parts of the country as well and offer them these facilities here.

“It is heartening to note that SFP is establishing a Ski School for the children at Rattoo and Malam Jabba. I am confident that these activities will help our players to leave their mark in skiing competitions all over the world.” Talking about the development plans of PAF for the Naltar Valley, he said, “We are looking forward to making Naltar Valley an international standard resort. Moreover, PAF has also envisaged a new skill development plan. We intend to start educational and vocational training for the students of this area.”

The ski competition continued for three days at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar.

Skiers from various Ski associations of Pakistan participated in the championship in temperatures below the freezing point.

A large number of spectators and Ski lovers from all over the country witnessed the championship.

Results:

Slalom:

Gold: Ifrah Wali — GBSA

Silver: Fatima Sohail — GBSA

Bronze: Ummama Wali — GBSA

Giant Slalom:

Gold Ifrah Wali — GBSA

Silver: Fatima Sohail — GBSA

Bronze: Ummama Wali — GBSA.