Pakistan Olympic Association
Winter Sports
Welcome to the Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan
The Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan is the national governing body to develop and promote winter sport in the Country. Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan was formed in December 1990 with Chief of the Air Staff, PAF as its Patron in Chief and the Vice Chief of Air Staff as President of the Federation. National Championships in alpine and cross country ski events are held annually and Pakistani skiers are also regularly representing the Country in international competitions. The Federation is affiliated with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the Asian Ski Federation (ASF).
The Federation is also affiliated with the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). The Federation has so far arranged 25 Alpine National Ski Championships and Cross Country competitions. Pakistan skiers have represented the country at Vancouver and Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2010 and 2014 respectively. Recently, Pakistan athletes participated in the 8th Asian Winter Games, held in Sapporo, Japan from 19 to 26 February 2017.
Achievements
2010: First participation by Pakistan in Winter Olympic Games.
2011: First South Asian Winter Games, Auli, India (Pakistan skiers won 2 Silver medals).
2015: Hosted International Ski Federation (FIS) races at Naltar for the first time in Pakistan; Turkish team participated.
2016: Hosted FIS races at Malam Jabba, Swat. Nine foreign ski teams (32 athletes/officials) participated in 16 FIS races from 24 Jan 2016 to 3 Feb 2017.
International Participation
- 1995: Ten Days of Dawn International Ski Competition, Dizin, Iran
- 1996: 3rd Asian Winter Games, Harbin, China (1–12 Feb)
- 1996: Ten Days of Dawn International Ski Competition, Dizin, Iran (4–10 Mar)
- 1997: Winter Universiade, Muju-Chonju, South Korea (24 Jan–2 Feb)
- 1998: 2nd Ten Days of Dawn Children International Ski Competition, Shemshak, Iran (10–14 Feb)
- 1999: 4th Asian Winter Games, Kangwon, Korea (30 Jan–6 Feb)
- 1999: 9th Asian Children Championship, Dizin, Iran (16–20 Feb)
- 2000: 10th Asian Children Championship, Faraya Mazzar, Lebanon (2–4 Mar)
- 2000: FSS SEISS Youth Ski Camp “Juskila-2000”, Switzerland (2–9 Jan)
- 2001: 11th Pyongyang Cup Alpine Ski Games for Men, Pyongyang, Republic of Korea (16–19 Feb)
- 2001: 11th Asian Children Alpine Ski Championship for Boys, Pyongyang, Republic of Korea (2–3 Mar)
- 2002: 12th Asian Children Alpine Ski Championship for Boys & Girls, Aomori, Japan (1–6 Mar)
- 2010: Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver, Canada
- 2011: First South Asian Winter Games, Auli, India
- 2011: Asian Children Ski Championship, Republic of Korea
- 2014: Winter Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia
- 2017: 8th Asian Winter Games, Sapporo, Japan (19–26 Feb)
The mission of the Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan is to promote and develop winter sport in Pakistan.
Ski Federation of Pakistan
- To encourage, promote, develop, regulate, and control Ski and Winter sports in Pakistan.
- To follow and enforce the rules and regulations of the International Ski Federation / Asian Ski Federation, and to formulate local rules when needed and ensure their implementation.
- To promote the formation of affiliated Associations/Organizations.
- To coordinate and control skiing-related activities, including organizing tournaments and National Championships for Senior, Junior, and Women categories under its own or affiliated units.
- To make arrangements for training skiers and providing coaching facilities.
- To raise and utilize funds for the Federation to achieve its aims and objectives.
- To take necessary steps towards resource generation for the Federation (SFP).
- To select teams and officials to represent Pakistan in domestic and international events and to invite foreign skiers and teams to Pakistan.
- To create, standardize, and regulate structures for Technical Delegates, Officials, Referees, Judges, Umpires, Coaches, and Administrators under the Executive Committee.
- To establish training camps and organize promotional programs to expand and raise the standard of skiing in Pakistan.
- To maintain communication with the Pakistan Olympic Association, Pakistan Sports Board, International Ski Federation, Asian Ski Federation, and other relevant governmental bodies.
- To take action against violence in sports and any form of discrimination based on race, religion, politics, or sex.
- To observe the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA) and take action against doping as per IOC and FIS regulations.
- To encourage women’s participation, create Women’s Associations/Wings, and induct women into General Council / Executive Committee as per POA’s directive.
- To monitor discipline and arbitrate disputes internally and, when needed, through the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).
- To serve as the highest court of appeal for protests and legal matters concerning national ski competitions and SFP regulations.
- To create an Athletes Commission composed of active or retired skiers who have participated in the Olympic Games (tenure of 12 years).
- To establish a Medical and Scientific Commission for anti-doping and performance enhancement (when possible).
- To launch youth development programs at the grassroots level.
- To improve administrative and technical structures of the Federation and its Associations from national to district levels (when required).
- To perform any other acts necessary to fulfill the aims and roles of the Federation.
- To follow PSB’s constitution and Government Sports Policy when seeking financial assistance, and maintain harmony with PSB.
- To draft and impose sanctions on members or individuals acting against the SFP constitution or interests.
- To approve member constitutions in line with the SFP constitution, rules, and regulations.
- To ensure safe skiing and adopt measures to prevent accidents.
- To organize and control national/international skiing competitions and coordinate yearly programs and schedules with member organizations.
Islamabad Management
President
Name: Air Marshal Zahid Mahmood
Address: Air Headquarters, Sector E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan
Secretary General
Air Commodore Ashar Jamil
Address:
Winter Sports Federation Pakistan, Sector E-9 Complex, Air Headquarters, Islamabad
Date of Last Elective Meeting
General Council Meeting of Ski Federation of Pakistan was held on 24 August 2016. In that meeting Air Marshal Asad Abdur Rehman Khan Lodhi HI (M) was unanimously elected as new President of Ski Federation of Pakistan.
Contact Us
Winter Sports Federation Pakistan Air Head Quarters E-9 Complex Islamabad
Office: +92-51-9502129
Tel: +92-323-9401073
Email: wintersportsfedpak@gmail.com
Office: +92-51-9502129
Tel: +92-323-9401073
Email: wintersportsfedpak@gmail.com
Constitution
Winter Sports Hall Of Fame
Name: Mohammad Abbas
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KARACHI: Mohammad Abbas’ stay in the 2010 Winter Olympics lasted just three minutes and 20.58 seconds but his efforts ensured that the journey from a poverty-stricken household to becoming the first Pakistani at the event has been preserved in the minds and on the shelves.
Impressed by his ‘jaw-dropping’ story – from staring at skiers training on the Naltar slopes to a presence at the Vancouver Games – the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum decided to exhibit Abbas’ first pair of skis — a set of wooden planks.
“We’ve displayed skis of world champions in the museum but these wooden planks provide a stark contrast, capturing the visitors with an amazing story,” curator Jason Beck told The Express Tribune. “Getting our hands on these skis was nothing short of an ordeal but the photos we received initially made my jaw drop, forcing us not to give up despite the obstacles.”
Qualifying for the Winter Olympics is a matter of reaching a set requirement of 120 points but lack of funding, exposure and quality coaching hampered the country’s progress on the slopes. However, passion and dedication more than made up for the lack of resources and, despite not being a medal contender on the international circuit, Abbas’ keenness to look beyond the barely sufficient 500m slope he trained on made way for a legacy.
‘Better than any medal’
Beck came across articles on Abbas that detailed his life story and decided to get in touch via Facebook. Coach Zahid Farooq, who took Abbas under his wing when he was eight, was also ‘instrumental’ in making it a possibility, acknowledged Beck, who, immediately after getting photographs of the skis, made it a point to leave no stone unturned in getting them to Vancouver.
“Zahid sent us a few photos of the skis and I can’t describe how I felt at the time. I thought wow, achieving what this guy has from where he started off is better than the Olympic gold medal.”
Past negotiations, shipment from Pakistan to Vancouver proved to be a nightmare. The museum had a limited budget and shipment came to about $1,500. While the museum tried to find cost-effective measures, Zahid, too, looked for contacts travelling to Canada. “With limited budgeting, we were forced to look around and that was the lowest point of the whole situation. Luckily, Zahid found someone who was willing to bring the stuff with him but, on the day he was supposed to arrive, we were unable to trace him down. He didn’t check into his hotel and he didn’t call us.
“Luckily, it all worked out soon but that gave us a mighty scare.”
The museum displays items on a rotating basis. Abbas’ skis and suit went up on display at the start of 2012 but given the popularity of the items, they might just stay there permanently.
“There are about 400 items in the gallery but Abbas’ skis is in our all-time top three and we might never take them off.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 4th, 2012.
Details:
KARACHI: Mohammad Abbas’ stay in the 2010 Winter Olympics lasted just three minutes and 20.58 seconds but his efforts ensured that the journey from a poverty-stricken household to becoming the first Pakistani at the event has been preserved in the minds and on the shelves.
Impressed by his ‘jaw-dropping’ story – from staring at skiers training on the Naltar slopes to a presence at the Vancouver Games – the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum decided to exhibit Abbas’ first pair of skis — a set of wooden planks.
“We’ve displayed skis of world champions in the museum but these wooden planks provide a stark contrast, capturing the visitors with an amazing story,” curator Jason Beck told The Express Tribune. “Getting our hands on these skis was nothing short of an ordeal but the photos we received initially made my jaw drop, forcing us not to give up despite the obstacles.”
Qualifying for the Winter Olympics is a matter of reaching a set requirement of 120 points but lack of funding, exposure and quality coaching hampered the country’s progress on the slopes. However, passion and dedication more than made up for the lack of resources and, despite not being a medal contender on the international circuit, Abbas’ keenness to look beyond the barely sufficient 500m slope he trained on made way for a legacy.
‘Better than any medal’
Beck came across articles on Abbas that detailed his life story and decided to get in touch via Facebook. Coach Zahid Farooq, who took Abbas under his wing when he was eight, was also ‘instrumental’ in making it a possibility, acknowledged Beck, who, immediately after getting photographs of the skis, made it a point to leave no stone unturned in getting them to Vancouver.
“Zahid sent us a few photos of the skis and I can’t describe how I felt at the time. I thought wow, achieving what this guy has from where he started off is better than the Olympic gold medal.”
Past negotiations, shipment from Pakistan to Vancouver proved to be a nightmare. The museum had a limited budget and shipment came to about $1,500. While the museum tried to find cost-effective measures, Zahid, too, looked for contacts travelling to Canada. “With limited budgeting, we were forced to look around and that was the lowest point of the whole situation. Luckily, Zahid found someone who was willing to bring the stuff with him but, on the day he was supposed to arrive, we were unable to trace him down. He didn’t check into his hotel and he didn’t call us.
“Luckily, it all worked out soon but that gave us a mighty scare.”
The museum displays items on a rotating basis. Abbas’ skis and suit went up on display at the start of 2012 but given the popularity of the items, they might just stay there permanently.
“There are about 400 items in the gallery but Abbas’ skis is in our all-time top three and we might never take them off.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 4th, 2012.
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Winter Sports Hall Of Fame
Name: Mohammad Karim
Details:
ISLAMABAD: As a young boy, Mohammad Karim taught himself to speed over the snowy slopes of northern Pakistan on home-made skis. Now he is his country’s sole representative at the Winter Olympics.
Growing up among some of the world’s highest mountains in the northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Karim caught the skiing bug early — albeit with none of the expensive kit that many Western skiers grow up with.
“I started skiing at the age of four years on wooden skis made by my uncle. Our schools were closed in the winter and skiing was the only way to spend our holidays,” he told AFP.
“We made skis ourselves and went skiing on local slopes, then later the air force organised a competition in which we learnt more and then started this profession.”
Pakistan’s ski federation is run by the air force, which stages annual competitions to recruit new talent, and it was at one of these that Karim was spotted.
Official support is important as Pakistan’s winter sports scene has been badly hit by a campaign of violence from Taliban insurgents.
In June last year 10 foreign mountaineers were massacred at the foot of the country’s second-highest peak.
As Karim’s skills progressed, in 2006 the federation paid for him to go abroad for training.
“I trained in Japan and Austria and competed in various regional and continental events which helped me mature as a skier,” he said.
Exposure to other talented skiers from around the world — instead of the boys of his village — opened Karim’s eyes to the idea of competing at international level.
“When I went to Japan for the first time in 2006 I saw many other skiers and I thought ‘I can do this’,” he said.
“Since then it was my dream to work hard and to participate in a major event.”
Now his sights are set on a top 50 finish in the giant slalom.
“I can’t wait to ski on the Sochi snow,” he said.
“I know it will be tough among the world’s best but I have practised hard and I will do my best to leave my mark at the highest level.”
Karim will be only the second Pakistani ever to compete at the winter Games following his friend Mohammad Abbas, who finished 79th in the men’s giant slalom in the 2010 Games in Vancouver.
“I was immensely happy that I was selected, especially because it is such a major event,” he said.
“I did a lot of training and physical exercise and God willing I will come below 50.”
A respectable show in Russia will raise the profile of the sport in Pakistan and, Karim hopes, encourage the government to improve the meagre facilities for skiing.
The Austrian government helped pay for a ski resort in the northwestern Swat valley in the 1980s, but the facilities were torched by the Taliban in 2008.
The air force recently built a chairlift in Karim’s home area and he urged the government to do more.
“The roads are unpaved. If the roads are paved and more people have access to the region then this game (skiing) will flourish,” he said.
Cricket-mad Pakistan may not be glued to its TV screens during Sochi. But Karim’s parents will be praying their son does the country proud.
On the Sochi flight
On Wednesday, Karim left for Sochi, Russia to participate in the Winter Olympics.
Karim is the only Pakistani player participating in giant Slalom event.
This event is scheduled to take place from February 7 to 23, in Sochi, Russia. As many as 98 events in 15 winter sport disciplines will be held during the Winter Olympics.
Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, who is also the Patron-in-Chief of Ski Federation of Pakistan (SFP) expressed his best wishes for the young skier and hoped that he would perform better in the winter Olympics and bring laurels to the nation.
It is worth mentioning that Muhammad Abbas (Pakistan Air Force) was the first Pakistani Skier to represent the country in 2010 Winter Olympics.
Details:
ISLAMABAD: As a young boy, Mohammad Karim taught himself to speed over the snowy slopes of northern Pakistan on home-made skis. Now he is his country’s sole representative at the Winter Olympics.
Growing up among some of the world’s highest mountains in the northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Karim caught the skiing bug early — albeit with none of the expensive kit that many Western skiers grow up with.
“I started skiing at the age of four years on wooden skis made by my uncle. Our schools were closed in the winter and skiing was the only way to spend our holidays,” he told AFP.
“We made skis ourselves and went skiing on local slopes, then later the air force organised a competition in which we learnt more and then started this profession.”
Pakistan’s ski federation is run by the air force, which stages annual competitions to recruit new talent, and it was at one of these that Karim was spotted.
Official support is important as Pakistan’s winter sports scene has been badly hit by a campaign of violence from Taliban insurgents.
In June last year 10 foreign mountaineers were massacred at the foot of the country’s second-highest peak.
As Karim’s skills progressed, in 2006 the federation paid for him to go abroad for training.
“I trained in Japan and Austria and competed in various regional and continental events which helped me mature as a skier,” he said.
Exposure to other talented skiers from around the world — instead of the boys of his village — opened Karim’s eyes to the idea of competing at international level.
“When I went to Japan for the first time in 2006 I saw many other skiers and I thought ‘I can do this’,” he said.
“Since then it was my dream to work hard and to participate in a major event.”
Now his sights are set on a top 50 finish in the giant slalom.
“I can’t wait to ski on the Sochi snow,” he said.
“I know it will be tough among the world’s best but I have practised hard and I will do my best to leave my mark at the highest level.”
Karim will be only the second Pakistani ever to compete at the winter Games following his friend Mohammad Abbas, who finished 79th in the men’s giant slalom in the 2010 Games in Vancouver.
“I was immensely happy that I was selected, especially because it is such a major event,” he said.
“I did a lot of training and physical exercise and God willing I will come below 50.”
A respectable show in Russia will raise the profile of the sport in Pakistan and, Karim hopes, encourage the government to improve the meagre facilities for skiing.
The Austrian government helped pay for a ski resort in the northwestern Swat valley in the 1980s, but the facilities were torched by the Taliban in 2008.
The air force recently built a chairlift in Karim’s home area and he urged the government to do more.
“The roads are unpaved. If the roads are paved and more people have access to the region then this game (skiing) will flourish,” he said.
Cricket-mad Pakistan may not be glued to its TV screens during Sochi. But Karim’s parents will be praying their son does the country proud.
On the Sochi flight
On Wednesday, Karim left for Sochi, Russia to participate in the Winter Olympics.
Karim is the only Pakistani player participating in giant Slalom event.
This event is scheduled to take place from February 7 to 23, in Sochi, Russia. As many as 98 events in 15 winter sport disciplines will be held during the Winter Olympics.
Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, who is also the Patron-in-Chief of Ski Federation of Pakistan (SFP) expressed his best wishes for the young skier and hoped that he would perform better in the winter Olympics and bring laurels to the nation.
It is worth mentioning that Muhammad Abbas (Pakistan Air Force) was the first Pakistani Skier to represent the country in 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Winter Sports Hall Of Fame
Name: Group Captain M Shah Khan SJ, SI(M) (Retd)
Details:
Group Captain M Shah Khan (Retd), son of Mir Muhammad Nazim Khan (the ruler of Hunza State), was born in 1922 at Karimabad, Hunza. He joined the Gilgit Scouts in 1939 as Viceroy Commissioned Officer. From 1947 to 1948, he led the liberation struggle of Gilgit – Baltistan area against the Dogras, commanding a column code named “Eskimo Force”. He was awarded with Gallantry Award (Sitara-e-Jurat) for his valor during the successful struggle for liberation of Gilgit – Baltistan.
As a young and agile prince, Group Captain M Shah Khan (Retd), had an adventurous nature. He was a skilled horseman and an expert polo player. He also had repute for being an excellent marksman and very precise hunter. His intense desire to serve the country and love for adventure made him join Pakistan Army.
In 1958, PAF established Ski and Mountaineering School at Kalabagh, for which the services of the then Capt M Shah Khan, SJ were initially sought from Pakistan Army to serve as the first Officer Commanding of the School. In 1958, as Flight Lieutenant, his services were permanently transferred to PAF and in 1960 he established the PAF Ski and Survival School at Naltar Bala.
Then onwards, unprecedented developments took place at PAF Detachment, Naltar under Shah Khan’s close supervision. Significant among which are the Ski slopes: Shaggy Dog, Kinder Garten (KG) and Wild Boar and the installation of three-ski tow lifts. He has the credit of being the pioneer of Skiing in Pakistan, and also of introducing this sport as a part of Snow Survival Training for the PAF aircrew at Naltar.
Owing to his hard work, dedication and interest, the fascinating sport of Skiing earned its due place among the winter sports and attained its present status in the country. Being selflessly committed to the cause of promotion of the game and the facilities, he remained Officer In-Charge PAF (Dett) Kalabagh from 1958 till 1975, which indeed is a record time duration.
In 1975, Kalabagh attained the status of a full-fledge Base and (then) Wg Cdr M Shah Khan, SJ was appointed as the first Base Commander of PAF Base, Kalabagh and promoted to the rank of Group Captain. On 23rd March, 1980, he was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) for his meritorious services. The illustrious career of this highly respected, courageous, loyal and committed officer came to an end on 25 March, 1980, when after rendering commendable services, he retired from PAF.
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Group Captain M Shah Khan (Retd), son of Mir Muhammad Nazim Khan (the ruler of Hunza State), was born in 1922 at Karimabad, Hunza. He joined the Gilgit Scouts in 1939 as Viceroy Commissioned Officer. From 1947 to 1948, he led the liberation struggle of Gilgit – Baltistan area against the Dogras, commanding a column code named “Eskimo Force”. He was awarded with Gallantry Award (Sitara-e-Jurat) for his valor during the successful struggle for liberation of Gilgit – Baltistan.
As a young and agile prince, Group Captain M Shah Khan (Retd), had an adventurous nature. He was a skilled horseman and an expert polo player. He also had repute for being an excellent marksman and very precise hunter. His intense desire to serve the country and love for adventure made him join Pakistan Army.
In 1958, PAF established Ski and Mountaineering School at Kalabagh, for which the services of the then Capt M Shah Khan, SJ were initially sought from Pakistan Army to serve as the first Officer Commanding of the School. In 1958, as Flight Lieutenant, his services were permanently transferred to PAF and in 1960 he established the PAF Ski and Survival School at Naltar Bala.
Then onwards, unprecedented developments took place at PAF Detachment, Naltar under Shah Khan’s close supervision. Significant among which are the Ski slopes: Shaggy Dog, Kinder Garten (KG) and Wild Boar and the installation of three-ski tow lifts. He has the credit of being the pioneer of Skiing in Pakistan, and also of introducing this sport as a part of Snow Survival Training for the PAF aircrew at Naltar.
Owing to his hard work, dedication and interest, the fascinating sport of Skiing earned its due place among the winter sports and attained its present status in the country. Being selflessly committed to the cause of promotion of the game and the facilities, he remained Officer In-Charge PAF (Dett) Kalabagh from 1958 till 1975, which indeed is a record time duration.
In 1975, Kalabagh attained the status of a full-fledge Base and (then) Wg Cdr M Shah Khan, SJ was appointed as the first Base Commander of PAF Base, Kalabagh and promoted to the rank of Group Captain. On 23rd March, 1980, he was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) for his meritorious services. The illustrious career of this highly respected, courageous, loyal and committed officer came to an end on 25 March, 1980, when after rendering commendable services, he retired from PAF.
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Winter Sports Hall Of Fame
Name: Ms Saadia Khan
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(1977–2002)
Saadia Khan was born on 06 September, 1977, daughter of Brigadier M Akram Khan (Retd). She spent her early childhood in Abbottabad. Growing up to be a lovely girl, possessing diverse talents and exceptional humane credentials. She always attained remarkable grades in studies and qualified MBA in Technology Management from NUST in 2001.
Right from childhood, she had passion for skiing. Perusing her interest, she went to Naltar in 1984, however, could not ski because of non-availability of children’s skies. In 1985, Saadia started off with improvised wooden skis. In 1990, she went to Norway and Austria along with her parents and got a chance to further master her skiing skills. During her stay in Gaschurn Austria, Saadia participated in a Ski Competition, and achieved 2nd position among all other European participants.
In 1991, she learnt water skiing and became the first qualified female water skier of Pakistan. Same year, she won Annual Talent Award for children in sports. However, her talent got its recognition in 2002, when she participated in first 1st National Skiing Championship for ladies at Malam Jabba and won Gold Medal.
Saadia was not only the first female youth sportsperson and an acclaimed international skier, rather her personality was a genuine blend of sincerity, humility and love of fellow beings. She proved this while she sacrificed her life while saving a young boy on 13th April, 2002 when driving home on Islamabad Expressway.
Saadia’s life began and ended in glory, a life full of brilliance and unparalleled elegance that everyone appreciated. To honour the Saadia’s skill in skiing and to honour her heroic deed, Saadia Khan Ski Cup for ladies and children was introduced in 2004, and is now held every year.
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(1977–2002)
Saadia Khan was born on 06 September, 1977, daughter of Brigadier M Akram Khan (Retd). She spent her early childhood in Abbottabad. Growing up to be a lovely girl, possessing diverse talents and exceptional humane credentials. She always attained remarkable grades in studies and qualified MBA in Technology Management from NUST in 2001.
Right from childhood, she had passion for skiing. Perusing her interest, she went to Naltar in 1984, however, could not ski because of non-availability of children’s skies. In 1985, Saadia started off with improvised wooden skis. In 1990, she went to Norway and Austria along with her parents and got a chance to further master her skiing skills. During her stay in Gaschurn Austria, Saadia participated in a Ski Competition, and achieved 2nd position among all other European participants.
In 1991, she learnt water skiing and became the first qualified female water skier of Pakistan. Same year, she won Annual Talent Award for children in sports. However, her talent got its recognition in 2002, when she participated in first 1st National Skiing Championship for ladies at Malam Jabba and won Gold Medal.
Saadia was not only the first female youth sportsperson and an acclaimed international skier, rather her personality was a genuine blend of sincerity, humility and love of fellow beings. She proved this while she sacrificed her life while saving a young boy on 13th April, 2002 when driving home on Islamabad Expressway.
Saadia’s life began and ended in glory, a life full of brilliance and unparalleled elegance that everyone appreciated. To honour the Saadia’s skill in skiing and to honour her heroic deed, Saadia Khan Ski Cup for ladies and children was introduced in 2004, and is now held every year.
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