Andreas Pantelidis Honored For Ski Development in Pakistan
Former Greek skier Andreas Pantelidis has been honored by the Pakistan Ski Federation after spearheading the country’s ski development program.
Pantelidis, who competed in the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics in alpine skiing, developed two ski centers in Pakistan that operate internationally.
Along with assistance from the International Ski Federation (FIS), the Pakistan Ski Federation and the Government of Pakistan, the new centers built by Pantelidis can now host FIS events.
They are located in Malam Jabba and Naltar, in the north of the country, with more than 50 athletes this year competing in four international races.
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Pakistani President Arif Alvi honored Pantelidis himself, and the Greek international extended his gratitude in response.
“I would like to thank Mr. Arif Alvi for his contribution and commitment to launching two other ski resorts in Pakistan in the coming years, as well as the Government of Pakistan and everyone who made this happen,” said Pantelidis.
Pakistan has had two alpine skiers, Muhammad Abbas in 2010 and Muhammed Karim in 2014 and 2018, they represent the nation at the Winter Olympics.
His only other athlete who competed in the Winter Games was Syed Human at Pyeongchang 2018, who competed in cross-country skiing.