The National Logistics Cell (NLC), in collaboration with Phander Winter Sports Club and Ghizer Sports Network, organized the Phander Winter Games in Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, featuring both traditional winter sports and ice hockey competitions.
In the tournament's highlight matches, Phander Trouts secured victories in both men's and women's ice hockey championships. The women's team defeated Yasin Janbaz, while the men's team overcame GB Scouts to claim their respective titles.
The event attracted participants and spectators from across Pakistan, showcasing the region's winter sports potential. The games combined traditional winter activities with modern sporting events, emphasizing inclusive participation across gender categories.
Women's participation emerged as a notable feature of the games, with female athletes competing in various winter sports disciplines. The tournament structure provided equal competitive opportunities for both men's and women's teams.
The winter games served multiple objectives, including promoting traditional sports and boosting local tourism. The event generated social and economic activities for the local community while providing recreational opportunities.
The festival demonstrated the region's capacity to host winter sporting events, combining competitive sports with cultural activities and tourism promotion in Gilgit-Baltistan's scenic Ghizer District.
