Arif Khan (skier)

Arif Khan
Personal information
Full nameArif Mohammad Khan
Born (1990-03-09) 9 March 1990 (age 34)
Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, India
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesSlalom, giant slalom
Olympics
Teams1 – (2022)
Medals0
World Championships
Teams5 – (2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)
Medals0
Medal record
Men's Alpine skiing
Representing  India
South Asian Winter Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Dehradun and Auli Giant slalom
Gold medal – first place 2011 Dehradun and Auli Slalom

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]

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]

  1. ^ a b c "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.