Glimpse of Pakistan’s second international snowboarding championship.

Malam jabba Ski Resort successfully hosted the 2^nd International Snowboarding Championship from 18^th January 2021 – 24^th 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

1^st Fatima Nadeem

2^nd Sara Nadeem

3^rd Aisha Akmal

Parallel Giant Slalom

1^st Sara Nadeem

2^nd Fatima Nadeem

3^rd Aisha Akmal

MEN’S CATEGORY

Giant Slalom

1^st Victor (Swiss)

2^nd Julein Harry (French)

3^rd Harry (French)

Parallel Giant Slalom

1^st Razaullah (12 years old Kid)

2^nd Ahmed seraph (Afghanistan)

3^rd 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.