ISLAMABAD:More than 300 students have proven skills in climbing competitions are held at the Lake Park view on Sunday.
The competition, held in conjunction with the International Mountain day, aims to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development in the country. This competition aims to promote adventure sports such as climbing and mountain among the youth of Pakistan. There are three categories for climbers: at the bottom, under 15 and 18 under the age of 12 years.
Participating students come from The City School (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Nowshera, Peshawar), Beaconhouse, Multi Adventure Club, NUST, Islamabad's international Islamic University, the Falcon Club, Chenab Nagar and Sui Northern Gas.
"I am pleased to participate in the sports of adventure and has piqued my interest in the natural beauty of our country," said Parveen, participants. He said Pakistan was popular due to its high mountains and the Government should promote them internationally.
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Mir Shahjahan Khetran says that the show was an attempt to create awareness among youth about the importance of Pakistan and the promotion of tourism and mountain sports in the country.