Two Pakistani skiers, hailing from Naltar valley of Gilgit Baltistan have qualified for Winter Olympics in March. The Winter Olympics shall be held in Pyeong ski city of South Korea. More than 40 countries are participating in the event in various competitions. The secretary general Ski Federation of Pakistan has termed it a great historical moment for Pakistan as Pakistani skiers have been qualified for three slots in Winter Olympics. He said both skiers have done marvellous job in the process of qualification.

Mohammad Karim, Syed Haman will participate in slalom and giant slalom categories. Both top coaches and technical delegates group captain Zahid Hussain (retd) and air commodore Sohail (retd) are very confident about the performance of the boys and told that it is a great achievement of Pakistan to send two athletes. Pakistan team shall be leaving South Korea in the month of February to participate in the Winter Olympics.-PR

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