Pakistani skiers reach South Korea for Winter Olympics

Author: Hamid Iqbal

LAHORE: A two athlete delegation representing Pakistan in the upcoming Winter Olympics 2018 in South Korea have reached the country’s capital Seoul, it was announced on Wednesday.

2952 athletes from 92 countries will compete in seven competitions in the event hosted at South Korean city of Pyeongchang, which will officially begin on Friday and will continue until February 25.

Pakistan’s Syed Human will compete in cross-country skiing, while Muhammad Karim will compete in Alpine skiing competition. The two-athlete delegation will be accompanied by Pakistan Olympics Association President General (retd) Arif Hussain, Secretary General Khalid Mehmood and four other officials.

Pakistan Ski Federation spokesperson Obaid-ur-Rehman Abbasi said that the athletes have been provided professional training and that he is hoping for some good performances from the two-man ski squad.

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