MALAM JABBA: The 1st day of the long-awaited Malam Jabba International Alpine Ski Cup, held at the enchanting resort of Malam Jabba, Swat, was dominated by the Ukrainians.
Ukraine skiers outclassed their rivals in both men and women categories at the magnificent ski slope, which was hosting this international event for the first time in the history of Pakistan.
Ivan Kovasnkyuk of Ukraine got 1st position in Men’s Giant Slalom category while Slovakia’s Jan Jakooba remained 2nd. The 3rd Spot was also secured by Ukraine skier Vasyle Telychuk. Pakistan’s only hope in the category, Olympian Muhammad Karim remained 4th in the race.
In the Women Giant Slalom category, Ukraine proved unbeaten as two Ukraine athletes Tetyana Tikun and Anastasia Gorbunova got the 1st and 2nd positions. Pakistani international skier Ifrah Wali had a wonderful race and remained 3rd in the category.
50 male and 10 female skiers from Pakistan and eight skiers from Morocco, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Greece, Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Tajikistan are participating in the Malam Jabba International Alpine Ski Cup in the scenic valley of Swat.
