By Khushbakht Siddiqui and Sarmad Sameer
Malam Jabba, a small town in Swat is home to the only ski resort in Pakistan.
Tourists come from different parts of the world for the scenic beauty of the peak and for the marvelous shows displayed by skilled skiers. A tea stall welcomes these tourist sitting in cold and snow with warm pakoras and tea.
What the tourists fail to notice is that the person behind the counter is an 8-time gold medal winner, and a national skiing champ Asmat Ali.
A Look into Asmat Ali’s life
Asmat Ali, who is now 30, has been enthusiastic about skiing since he was a little boy. He dedicated his life to polish this sport.
The skiing champ has been taking part in professional competitions since 2002 and has 35 medals to his name from both national and international competitions, out of which 8 are gold medals.
He’s had a long career with great achievements. Sadly, those achievements haven’t rewarded him with what he truly deserves, thanks to the government’s negligent attitude towards honoring our heroes.
Even then, his intensely patriotic demeanor hasn’t stopped him from dedicating all of his winnings to his country. He wants to represent Pakistan in international events but according to him – his financial reach is limited.
Government’s Appalling Behavior
The government’s appalling behavior towards their national heroes, did not succeed in subsiding the love Asmat Ali has for his country.
He continues to bring the government’s attention towards the field of sports. He added that shifting the government’s focus on skiing would result in increased tourism for the country.
Asmat says that to the country he belongs, it is not necessary for talent to always cash into merit. He said that since he is poor, he does not have the opportunity to become a part of the national team.
He said:
If I do get the opportunity to join the Pakistan team, I am confident that I will hone my skills and make my country proud.
Today, Asmat Ali, a small village man, is considered one of the best snowboarders and one of the best skiiers in the country. He sometimes showcases his talent at the request of visiting tourists.
This is not the first time national heroes got neglected. The government is responsible for so many wasted talents, and of lives ruined. Heroes like Asmat Ali love their country and will continue to do so. Perhaps one day the government or the civil society might wake up and give this man his dues that he so richly deserves.
Pakistan have more talented People & But Pakistan have wasted of Talented People due to lack of opportunity !
You can’t complain to the govt about local boy wining local competitions. either the writers have forgotten to mention exact championship that this boy has won. Otherwise, there will be thousands who win somethings
bhai G Pakistan main Talent ka Nazar ana means banday ko gayab kar do ya phir Goli mar do ya k us ko nazar andaz kar do aur kiya
Means Ghar Pe He Rahu
Wahab saab aap bhi bhot talented hain. Zra khial say….
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This should serve as a cautionary tale to other Pakistanis. This country doesn’t deserve your patriotism.
Roads aur neelay, peelay, harai, orange train tarjeeh hai Govt ki aur kuch nahi kyun k road bannay ka saara ‘samaan’ apni factories se jo aa rha hai ;)
Looks Again typical PTI compalining and criticising every development, every road, every bridge, every mass communication facilities even PCB despite their best performance compared to previous two governments.
This Guy is from Swat, so why local government doesn’t do about this who claims that they are not focused on roads but on actual human development.
well said bro. PTIans only criticize the development of the country. They never think what they are saying. This guy is from the PTIans govt and they nothing thank for the gold medalist.
I am NOT from PTI, PERIOD!
Now you can rant.
bz they have money only for cricketers jawari govt. and peoples ignore all others games and players