Gilgit-Baltistan clinch Saadia Ski Cup

LAHORE: Gilgit-Baltistan Ski Association won the Saadia Khan Ski Cup held at PAF Ski Resort Naltar on Monday.

According to information available here a prize distribution ceremony was held in Naltar in which Air Marshal Javad Saeed, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Administration), was the chief guest.

Skiers from different ski associations, from all over Pakistan, participated in the championship. The chief guest distributed medals and trophies among the players in different disciplines.In girls ski competition under-14 &16 category, Gilgit-Baltistan Ski Association clinched the trophies while Pakistan Air Force (PAF) won the trophies in Boys under16 &14 categories and in ice hockey. PAF were also awarded trophy for winning ice hockey competition.

In the women’s slalom category, Umaima Wali was awarded gold medal whereas Jiya Ali got silver medal. In the children ski competition girls’ under-14 slalom Mishal Hussain won the gold medal while Marrium Iqbal was awarded silver medal.

In boys under-16 event Saifullah won gold medal while Zubair Ali got silver medal. The gold medal in boys under- 14 slalom category was claimed by Zaman Ali, while Zahirullah got silver medal.

In the women’s giant slalom category Khusheen Sahiba won the gold medal whereas Humaima Wali was awarded silver medal. In Skating Boys category-I Muhammad Iqbal was awarded the gold medal. In 2nd Speed Skating competition girls Under-12 Mishal Hussain won gold medal.

In girls under-16 Minhal Aziz was awarded gold medal. In master category Khusheen Sahiba won the gold medal. Mubashir, Saifullah and Ziaur Rehman in under 12, under 16 and master category were awarded gold medals in their respective categories.