Jammu and Kashmir alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan qualified for the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Arif Khan hails from the remote village of Hajibal in the Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has participated in around 100 international sporting competitions before making it to the Olympics.
He qualified for the skiing event in Dubai and has represented India in many international events.
During an interview with the Kashmiri newspaper “The Rising Kashmir”, Khan said he aspired to win a medal at the apex summit in China. “I am very excited to make it to the Olympics. It will be great if I can make it to the medals tally for the country,” said Khan.
Family members of Arif Khan expressed happiness over his selection in the Beijing Winter Olympics and rejoiced in Baramullah with family members and friends.
