Ice hockey tournament, in the of Altit Historical town of Hunza, Kicks off in an iconic Hunza's Biggest Swimming pool in Altit Hunza on Tuesday.
This event was conducted by Altit SCARF (Sports Club and Rising Federation) and Teams were Sponsored by different organizations. First ice hockey tournament in Gilgit-Baltistan was conducted in Naltar by Pakistan Air Force in and on 26 Jan 2019 tournament the second ever ice hockey tournament was conducted at Altit Hunza and This was third tournament.
Six teams participated in tournament two teams of young girls and four teams of boys
This ice tournament was attended by hundreds of cheering crowd. Men, women, children and professionals all walks of life came to give moral support and to promote winter games as well as winter tourism in GB especially in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Different age groups participated in the match.
Senior citizens of Altit performed cultural dance on ice wearing their cultural dresses
Altit became a pioneer in starting winter sports in Hunza by conducting ice hockey tournament. It is a great example for other villages in Hunza and the government. Hope from now on government will take a lead to promote winter sports in whole Gilgit-Baltistan.
