LAHORE-Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts players excelled in the 28th National Alpine Ski Championship to clinch the coveted trophy in the ongoing winter sports events at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar.
According to PAF spokesman here on Saturday, Pakistan’s two time winter Olympian Mohammad Karim of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) won gold medals in both Slalom and Giant Slalom categories, but could not secure the coveted trophy for his team as remaining four medals were claimed by the skiers of Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts. Mir Nawaz of GB Scouts earned silver medal in both categories while his teammates Zahid Abbas earned bronze medal in Slalom and Waqar Junior in Giant Slalom category.
Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan Ski Association (GBSA) won the Ice Speed Skating Championship. The gold and silver medals were won by Israr Ahamd and Basharat of GBSA, earning them the championship trophy. The bronze medal was claimed by Zia-ur-Rehman of GB Scouts. Another exciting event of the season was the final of 3rd Ice Hockey Championship between GB Scouts and GBSA. It was easy sailing for GBSA as they scored seven goals while their rivals could score only one. Teams of PAF, Pak Army, GB Scouts, Punjab, Sindh, CAA and GBSA participated in the event.
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