History being made as Pakistan will compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time.
24 year old Muhammad Abbas from Gilgit will participate in Men’s Giant Slalom (Alpine Skiing). Event scheduled for Feb 23, 2010.
Player profile from Vancouver Olympics Site. Click on Giant Slalom link to right of profile for event schedule.
Muhammad Abbas – Alpine Skiing Athletes : Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
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Includes videos. The 0:30 vid is when he carried Pakistan’s flag in opening ceremony. The 1:58 one is National Anthem at another ceremony.
DAWN.COM | Sport | Ski coach recalls Abbas’ uphill journey
What is Men’s Giant Slalom?
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