Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games have drawn the attention of Pakistani youth to winter sports activities and the country’s high-altitude sport as experts and tourism promoters foresee the bright future for Pakistani athletes in the upcoming international winter games competitions.
President of Alpine Club of Pakistan Abu Zafar Sadiq told Gwadar Pro that the Prime Minister’s participation in the inaugural ceremony of the Winter Olympics has sent a strong message to the public and the masses about the importance of winter sports. “I hope the Beijing Olympics will attract more youth towards winter sports in Pakistan,” he said.
Sadruddin Hunzai, of Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) says that Pakistan can benefit from China’s experience and services while promoting winter sports in the country. “We have one of the best skiing destinations in the world. If we focus on such games in winter and the Government provides facilities, we can produce players of international standard,” he told.
“Karim Khan who is representing Pakistan in Winter Games is from Gilgit Baltistan and the region can produce many players like him; in this regard there is a great potential of coordination between China and Pakistan,” said Mr. Hunzai.
Sajid Sadpara, son of legendary high-altitude mountaineer Ali Sadpara, said coverage of the Beijing Winter Games in Pakistani media drew the attention of Pakistani youth to winter sports. “I am carrying forward my father’s mission, to show the world the positive image of Pakistan through mountaineering,” he told.
