GB Scouts lift Saadia Khan Ski Cup

NALTAR: Gilgit-Baltistan Sco-uts swept all the medals to lift the Saadia Khan Ski Cup at PAF Ski Resort in Naltar Sunday, says a press release.

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman was the chief guest on the occasion and awarded prizes in cross country, skating, ice skating and snowboarding competitions.

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

He added: “It is heartening to note that SFP is establishing a Ski School for the children at Rattoo and Malam Jabba.”

Skiers from various ski associations from across the country participated in 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.