Iranian female skiers to compete in Alpine World Ski Championships

TEHRAN,Feb.13(MNA)--National Iranian women’s skiing team is going to take part in the 2013 Alpine World Ski Championships in Austria, Press TV reported. The Iranian outfit, consisting of Mitra Kalhor, Ziba Kalhor, Marjan Kalhor and Fatemeh Kia-Darbandsari, will depart Tehran for Vienna on Tuesday to compete in various women's events of the tournament, including Downhill and Slalom. The 2013 Alpine World Ski Championships opened in the southeastern Austrian town of Schladming on February 4, and will wrap up on February 17. A total 609 athletes from 70 countries are competing in the sports event. Malta is making its debut appearance.