The first skiing championship was held in the central mountainous regions of Bamiyan province and was attended by a number local and foreign ski athletes.
Amir Foladi programs coordinator at the Aga Khan Foundation in Bamiyan proivnce said, at least 10 foreign ski players and 20 local ski players have participated in the championship.
The foreigner ski players include athletes from United Kingdom, United States, Swiss and India.
According to local governmental officials in Bamiyan province, the main motive of the championship which was held at “Kohi Baba” was to attract tourists in this province.
A similar championship was organized last year in this province but was attended by local ski players only.
This is the first time foreign ski players are taking part in Skiing championships at Bamiyan province
via First Skiing Championship organized in Bamiyan province – KHAAMA PRESS | Afghan Online Newspaper.
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