Pakistan Winter Games

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Pakistan Winter Games

Figure Skating introduced in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Showcasing some extraordinary performance the Gilgit-Baltistan Ski Association clinched the Sadia Khan Ski Cup 2018.

Base commander PAF Base Kalabagh Air Cdre Asim Ijaz was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony held at PAF Ski Resort Naltar on Sunday.

The Chief Guest distributed medals and trophies among the coveted winners of the tournament in different disciplines, watched by a large number of civil and military officials.

Another important event was the introduction of the sport of Figure Skating. This was watched by people for the first time in history of Pakistan.

Eleven-year-old girl, Mallak displayed some extremely elegant and swift moves of figure skating, surprising the spectators with her jaw dropping performance.

A foreign coach has also been invited by the Winter Sports Federation (WSF) to teach the basics of Figure Skating to the local kids as well as university and college students of the country.

At this stage, WSF announced to open a full scale indoor Simulator in Karachi to facilitate the skiers and enthusiasts from Southern chapter and develop ice skating rings over all the frozen lakes in Gilgit, Skardu and KPK regions.

Skiers of different Ski Associations, from all across Pakistan participated in the championship. A large number of skiers and ski enthusiasts from different parts of the country came to witness the championship in an icy cold environment.

The results of event are as under:

Saadia Khan Cup

Slalom: Amna Wali (gold), Iman Shahzad (silver), Ramsha Shahzad (bronze).

Giant Slalom: Amna Wali (gold), Ummama Wali (silver), Ramsha Shahzad (bronze).

Children Ski Competition (Girls)

Cat I Slalom: Khusheem Sahiba (gold), Adeeba Alam (silver), Seema Jan (bronze)

Giant Slalom: Khusheem Sahiba (gold), Adeeba Alam (silver), Seema Jan (bronze)

2nd Snow Boarding Competition (Boys): Muhammad Iqbal (gold), Hamza Masood (silver), Liaqat Ali (bronze)

Cat II Slalom: Fatima Ali (gold), Sonia Afzal (silver), Mishal Sajjad (bronze)

Giant Slalom: Fatima Ali (gold), Fatima Ali (silver), Mishal Sajjad (bronze)

Children Ski Competition (Boys)

Cat I Slalom: Mohammad Arshad (gold), Saifullah (silver), Zubair (bronze)

Giant Slalom: Abdul Razzaq (gold), Muhammad Arshad (silver), Muhammad Jamil (bronze)

Cat II Slalom: Ali Abbas (gold), Shah Zaman (silver), Muhammad Sher (bronze) Giant Slalom: Ali Abbas (gold), Shah Zaman (silver), Altaf Hussain (bronze)

2nd Snowboarding Competition (Girls): Fatima Nadeem (gold), Sara Nadeem (silver), Khadija Wali (bronze)

2nd Snowboarding Competition (Boys): Muhammad Iqbal (gold), Hamza Masood (silver), Liaqat Ali (bronze).

 

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G-B hosts first-ever ice hockey match in Pakistan
December 29, 2018

PAF beat G-B Scouts in penalty shoot-outs to win the competition. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Many countries recognise ice hockey as a top national sport (much like the Americans do with football). Finland, Canada, and Russia all value it on the national level. Canada is the most popular destination for ice hockey as the people there love this contact sport.

In Pakistan, however, ice hockey has been unheard of, up until now.

Pakistan’s first-ever ice hockey match was played on Saturday as snow sports season kicked off in the scenic winter resort of Naltar in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The match was played between the teams of Pakistan Air Force and G-B Scouts. Players from both sides showed some extraordinary skills but no team could score a goal within the stipulated time.

PHOTO: PAF

The fate of the match was decided on penalty shoot-outs, in which Shahsyar scored the only goal of the match, paving way for a PAF win.

The history of ice hockey in Gilgit-Baltistan region could be related to a local game, called ‘Ghatal’, which is also played with two sticks and a ball. To continue the legacy of this traditional game, ice hockey has been introduced in the region.

Earlier, the Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan (WSFP) chalked out an elaborated calendar of events for the 2018-19 season, according to a PAF spokesperson.

In a statement, he said the winter sports season has already commenced at PAF Naltar with Sadia Khan and Children Ski Cup this week. Besides snowboarding and ice skating, ice hockey competitions will also be held at the venue for the first time in Pakistan.

PHOTO: PAF

To continue the legacy of this traditional game, ice hockey has been introduced in the region.

Earlier, the Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan (WSFP) chalked out an elaborated calendar of events for the 2018-19 season, according to a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) spokesperson in a statement issued in Islamabad on Friday.

The winter sports season has already commenced at PAF Naltar with Sadia Khan and Children Ski Cup this week. Besides snowboarding and ice skating, ice hockey competitions will also be held at the venue for the first time in Pakistan.

 

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Two-day Snow Cross Jeep Rally in Naran concludes

December 31, 2018

Over 50 jeeps from across the country participated in the spectacular race.

The two-day thrilling Snow Cross Jeep Rally concluded at the snow-capped mountains of scenic Naran valley on Monday.

Over 50 jeeps from across the country participated in the spectacular race. The racers had arrived in Naran on December 29, where a three-kilometre long snow track had been paved.

The event was jointly organised by Frontier 4×4 Club, Mansehra district government, Mountain Dew and Pak Wheels.

In category ‘A’, Nasir Khan won the race after he covered the three-kilometre snow track within 3:35 minutes, while Khalid Khan and Rahat Khan clinched the second and third spots, respectively.

In category ‘B’, Ali Bangash covered the track in 4:21 minutes, clinching first position. Daud Shah bagged the second position with 4:31 minutes, while Mansoor Orakzai managed third spot with 4:32 minutes.

In the ‘C’ category, Dr Samad grabbed first position after he covered the track within 4:21 minutes, while Nauman Akram secured second slot with 4:30 minutes as Behroz Khanzada stood third with 4:35 minutes.

In category ‘D’, Ahmad Shah clinched first position as he covered the track in 4:01 minutes. Iftikhar Zarin managed second position with 4:26 minutes as Sohail Khan grabbed third position with 4:30 minutes.

Later, Mansehra Deputy Commissioner Ziaul Haq, the chief guest, gave away shields and prizes to the winners. The rally was meant to provide a platform to the young and budding enthusiasts in the country who want to have a terrain similar to those found in the European region.

Frontier 4×4 Club president Babar Khan and others were also present on the occasion.

 

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They should ban Canadian-Pakistanis from these snow sports. They will spoil the fun for others.

 

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They should ban Canadian-Pakistanis from these snow sports. They will spoil the fun for others.

What, nooooo

 

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What, nooooo

oh wow. I didn't even see your flag. Canadians are usually Pro-snow surfers. We don't want the Pros to hoard the whole mountain to themselves if you know what I mean. It's like bunch of Pro cricketers taking over a ground mean for kids

 

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oh wow. I didn't even see your flag. Canadians are usually Pro-snow surfers. We don't want the Pros to hoard the whole mountain to themselves if you know what I mean. It's like bunch of Pro cricketers taking over a ground mean for kids

Would you believe I'm not a fan of ice hockey or mostly any of the winter sports. You get all sweaty and they you have to go out in the cold, it's a mess

 

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And that is not Figure Skating displayed on the poster.

oh wow. I didn't even see your flag. Canadians are usually Pro-snow surfers. We don't want the Pros to hoard the whole mountain to themselves if you know what I mean. It's like bunch of Pro cricketers taking over a ground mean for kids

Opportunity to learn. Given the dearth of any winter sports and support for them by the related authorities, expats would bring an invaluable shot of steroids for the sports.

 

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Winter Sports Festival - 2019 - Trailer.

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Intl skiers to converge on Karakoram to participate in ski races
January 27, 2019
ISLAMABAD: Thirty-eight international skiers from all over the world would converge on the Karakoram mountain ranges to participate in different categories of international ski races at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Ski Resort Naltar in Gilgit.

High ranking international skiers from Greece, Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Morocco, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan will be participating in the FIS races on the slopes of enchanting PAF ski resort, said a press release issued here.

The athletes will be racing in slalom and giant slalom categories of CAS International Karakoram Alpine Ski Cup and top national skiers from various regions and ski associations of the country will also be seen in action on the treacherous slopes of Naltar Ski resort, it added.

Competing in the FIS races against the highly ranked skiers of the world would provide an excellent opportunity to Pakistani athletes to showcase their talent at international level and learn from their competitors’ experience.

The Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan has released an exciting promo, highlighting the electrifying and thrilling experience of this sport.

The winter sports season has already commenced at PAF Naltar with Saadia Khan and Children Ski Cup and also organized inter-varsity championships for men and women, besides skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and ice hockey competitions were also held here for the first time in the country.

Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan, in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force was earnestly working for the promotion of winter sports in the country and holding such events would not only boost the tourism industry in the magnificent mountains and valleys in the Northern areas but also help in projecting a positive image of the country all over the world.

 

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Pakistan’s first-ever ice hockey match was played on Saturday in Naltar, the hilly snow resort run by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Gilgit-Baltistan.