Malam jabba Ski Resort successfully hosted the 2nd International Snowboarding Championship from 18th January 2021 – 24th January 2021, welcoming 80+ participants from all over the globe.
Organized in collaboration with PC Hotel Malam Jabba & Malam Jabba Ski Resort, the championship held 4 games of Parallel Giant Slalom and Giant Slalom for male and female participants. With participation from over 80 foreign & local athletes, the event saw great anticipation from a large audience gathered to witness expert level skills on Pakistani mountains. Apart from competing in the Championship, foreign athletes imparted training to all the local snowboarders.
The winners list for each category is as follows:
WOMEN’S CATEGORY
Giant Slalom
1st Fatima Nadeem
2nd Sara Nadeem
3rd Aisha Akmal
Parallel Giant Slalom
1st Sara Nadeem
2nd Fatima Nadeem
3rd Aisha Akmal
MEN’S CATEGORY
Giant Slalom
1st Victor (Swiss)
2nd Julein Harry (French)
3rd Harry (French)
Parallel Giant Slalom
1st Razaullah (12 years old Kid)
2nd Ahmed seraph (Afghanistan)
3rd Waleed Ahmed (Chitral)
The closing ceremony of the mega event was attended by Senator Faisal Javaid (PTI) and the renowned TV anchor Mr. Waseem Badami as chief guests in front of a large audience. Waseem Ur Rehman, CEO Samsons Group, distributed awards amongst the winners and encouraged participants to join in future for bigger events.
With the presence of foreign athletes in an international championship hosted in the country, a positive message will be sent across the globe that Pakistan is safe for tourism of all kinds.
The participation of local athletes & attendance from domestic tourists will help promote winter sports in the country and provide a healthy outlet to the youth.
