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Dozens to attempt first winter ascent of deadly K2
Around 55 climbers in rival expeditions are converging on Pakistan for a winter ascent of the notoriously deadly K2
K2, the world s second highest mountain in the Himalayas mountains range of Pakistan
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Dozens of climbers are assembling in Pakistan for a perilous attempt at what has been called one of mountaineering s last great prizes – a winter ascent of the world s second highest peak.
Around 55 climbers in rival teams are reported to be preparing to climb K2 and take on a mountain notorious for the numbers of climbers to have died on its slopes.
A man participates in a competition organised by the Islamabad council for traditional sports and games, on the outskirts of Islamabad on December 19. AFP
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Council for Traditional Sports arranged traditional games at Shahallah Dita village in Margalla Hills to reintroduce them to the new generation.
Wrestling, traditional shooting, horse archery, horse dance and other sports were organised on the occasion.
Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif, Senator Sitara Ayaz, Islamabad Council for Traditional Sports President Zeeshan Shah, General Secretary Abu Zafar Sadiq and a large number of people attended the event.
Senator Saif said steps should be taken to reintroduce these games so the new generation could see their past.
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