Skiing duo to represent Pakistan in Asian Winter Games

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LAHORE: Alpine skier Mohammad Karim and cross-country skier Mohammad Shabbir will be the only two athletes to represent Pakistan in the upcoming Asian Winter Games, set to be held in Harbin, China from Feb 7-14.

The duo will be accompanied by four officials, who’ll make up the Pakistan contingent. While Karim is set to feature in the Games from Feb 8-9, Shabbir will be in action from Feb 8-12

Pakistan contingent: Chef de mission: Air Commodore Ashar Jamil; Athletes: Mohammad Karim, Mohammad Shabbir; Coach: Mohammad Abbas; NOC attache: Rabbia Nasir; Safeguarding: Asma Akram.

Published in Dawn, January 11th, 2025

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