Mehbooba praises two north Kashmir girl skiers

Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday praised two girl skiers who will participate in the International ski championship in Iran.
“Best wishes to Shabista Shabir & Sabiya Nabi from Tangmarg as they represent India at the Asian Alpine Ski Championship in Iran,” Mehbooba wrote on Twitter.
Shabista Shabir and Sabiya Nabi both hailing from Tangmarg town of district Baramulla did very well in the selection trials and were selected to represent India for the Asian Championship.
The selection trials for Asian Junior Alpine Ski Championship held at Gulmarg on February 3rd and 4th. Nearly 30 athletes representing different affiliated units of Winter Games Federation of India including J&K, HP, Uttarakhand, Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM), High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), Army and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports took part in Slalom and Giant Slalom trials during which Shabista and Sabiya were selected.
The trials were held by WGFI in association with Winter Games Association of J&K, IISM, and HAWS with logistic support from Tourism Department.
Both Shabista and Sabiya have participated in five national championships so far representing the state. This is for the first time the two girls will be representing India in any international event.