Times of Islamabad

Pakistani girl wins figure skating championship in Austria

Pakistani girl wins figure skating championship in Austria

ISLAMABAD – Figure skating is a relatively unknown sport in Pakistan,however, the lack of facilities in Pakistan didn’t let this young girlfrom pursuing her dream of becoming a professional figure skater.

Mallak Faisal Zafar, who stepped into the world of figure skating at theage of 5, has now won her first international award in Austria.

Mallak clinched the first position in the Basic Novice Girls II category atthe 24th International Eiscup Innsbruck 2019 for her fine display duringthe 2-day event.

Over 200 participants from Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and anumber of other countries competed at this popular Interclub SinglesCompetition for Seniors, Juniors, Advanced Novice, Intermediate Novice,Basic Novice, Cubs and Chicks.