Ex-Austrian female judoka to train promising GB athletes besides attempting K2.

ISLAMABAD -- Four-time Austrian female Olympic judoka Sabrina Filzmoser is planning to visit Pakistan in July-August, next year to attempt K2 (8,611-metre), the world's second highest peak.

'Sabrina has contacted us and told us that she wants to realize a project in Pakistan next year to support judo here while cycling from sea level in Karachi to climb K2,' Masood Ahmed, vice president of Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) told reporter on Thursday.

The 42-year-old Austrian, who owns two world bronze medals and as many European titles in judo in her division (-57kg), did a similar project in May this year on Mount Everest by successfully reaching atop the world's highest peak.

'We are in touch with her. She has also talked about the possibilities of supporting Pakistani judokas by training them at the K2 base camp during her expedition.

'We've told her that we'll be more than happy to welcome her and help her in accomplishing K2 mission,' Masood said.

He said President PJF, Col Junaid Alam had assured all possible support to Sabrina.

'Currently, we are working on the initial modalities of the project.

'We've also informed Gilgit-Baltistan...