Arif Khan (skier)

Arif Khan (born 9 March 1990) is an Indian alpine skier, who competes in the slalom. In 2011, he won two gold medals: in the slalom and giant slalom Alpine skiing at the South Asian Winter Games.[1]

Arif Khan
Born (1990-03-09) 9 March 1990
Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Other namesArif Mohammad Khan
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesSlalom, giant slalom
Olympics
Teams1 – (2022)
Medals0
World Championships
Teams4 – (2013, 2015, 2019, 2021)
Medals0
Medal record
Men's Alpine skiing
Representing  India
South Asian Winter Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Dehradun and AuliGiant slalom
Gold medal – first place2011 Dehradun and AuliSlalom

He represented India at the 2022 Winter Olympics in the slalom and giant slalom events. He finished in the 45th position in the giant slalom event and will play the slalom event on the 16th.[1][2][3][4]

Arif had previously competed at the 2017 Asian Winter Games held in Sapporo.[1]

2022 Winter Olympics

The 31-year-old Arif was the lone Indian competitor at the Games, having qualified in Slalom and giant slalom events. India sent a six-member contingent to the Games including a coach, a technician, and a team manager.[5]

Arif is the first Indian to secure qualification in two events of the same edition of the Games.[6]

He had little hope of winning a medal, but Khan’s expectation in Beijing was to ski down nicely and make it to the finish line.[7] Khan now has his eyes set on the 2026 Olympics.[8][9]

Khan was conferred with Jammu and Kashmir government award by The Government of Jammu and Kashmir in the sports category.[10]

Alpine skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[11]

Olympic results
Year
Age Slalom Giant
Slalom		 Super-G Downhill Combined Team Event
202231DNF45————

World Championship results
  Year   Age  Slalom  Giant 
 slalom 		Super-GDownhillCombined
2013235991———
201525DNF1101———
20192979116———
202131BDNF145———

See also

References
  1. "Who is Mohammad Arif Khan". Olympics.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. "J&K alpine skier Arif Khan qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics". indianexpress.com. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. "J&K skier Arif Khan qualifies for 2 events in 2022 Winter Olympics". The Indian Express. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. "At the Beijing Olympics, a Kashmiri skier will carry India's flag — all by himself". NPR. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  5. "Flag bearer at the winter games". indianexpress.com. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. "qualification in two events". indianexpress.com. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  7. "hope of winning". Aljazeera.com. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  8. "Aiming for 2026". Aljazeera.com. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  9. "Next Winter games". Hindustantimes.com. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  10. "J&K government award 2022". greaterkashmir.com. 26 January 2022.
  11. "Arif Mohd Khan". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
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