Ski Federation of Pakistan

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Winter Sports Federation Pakistan
Sport Ski
AbbreviationWSFP
Founded1990 (1990)
Affiliation International Ski Federation
Regional affiliation Asian Ski Federation
Headquarters Islamabad
LocationAir Headquarter, PAF Complex
PresidentAir Marshal Zahid Mahmood [1]
Official website
nocpakistan.org
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The Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan is the national governing body to develop and promote the sport of skiing in Pakistan. The federation was formed in December 1990.

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Affiliations

The Federation is affiliated with the Pakistan Olympic Association and is a member of its executive council. It is also a recognized body with the Pakistan Sports Board. [2] Internationally the federation is affiliated with the International Ski Federation [3] and the Asian Ski Federation.

Affiliated bodies

The following bodies are affiliated with federation: [4]

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References

  1. "Air Marshal Zahid Mahmood Unanimously Elected the New President Winter Sports Federation Pakistan".
  2. "Pakistan Sports Board". www.sports.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2011-02-01.
  3. "About FIS: National Ski Associations - FIS-SKI". www.fis-ski.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-26.
  4. "PAKISTAN AIR FORCE - Official website". www.paf.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2010-11-27.