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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
‘No greater victory than protecting nature': Nisha Kumari at Everest Summit 2025
Vadodara: Nisha Kumari, the first woman from Vadodara to summit Mount Everest, proudly represented India on Tuesday at the Everest Climbers' Summit 2025, held for the first time in Kathmandu, Nepal. Themed "Climb for Climate: Mountaineering for Environmental Conservation", the summit brought together climbers from around the world to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainability. Nisha, who successfully summited Everest in 2023 in harsh conditions — suffering severe frostbite during her descent — delivered a powerful and inspiring address. Emphasizing the urgent need for environmental preservation, she declared, "There is no greater victory than protecting nature." She called for global unity in the fight against climate change, using the platform to call for immediate and collective action. Organized by Everest Alliance Nepal, the two-day summit saw over 200 climbers and mountaineering experts from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Austria, China and the UAE. The event provided a space for sharing experiences and advocating sustainable adventure practices. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Clad in a traditional sari and holding the Indian flag, Nisha captivated the audience with her passionate plea for environmental consciousness in mountaineering. Notably, despite the severe frostbite she endured during her 2023 expedition, Nisha took on another monumental challenge last year — a 16,000-km cycling journey from Vadodara to London. Traversing tough terrain across 16 countries, she raised awareness about climate change and afforestation. In each country, with the support of local communities and the Indian diaspora, she planted trees, turning her journey into a mission for environmental advocacy. Her coach and mentor, Nilesh Barot, played a crucial role in the success of both expeditions, offering steadfast support during the cycling challenge by accompanying her via a parallel motor vehicle route.
NDTV
27-05-2025
- NDTV
10 Indians Among Over 100 Climbers Honored For Summiting Mount Everest
Kathmandu: Ten Indian climbers are among over 100 mountaineers honoured in Nepal on Tuesday to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey honoured Nepalese and international Everest summiters ahead of the International Everest Day on May 29. "The Nepal government is not only committed to promoting mountain tourism, but we are also concerned about the safety of the climbers and the preservation of the Himalayas for future generations," Pandey said. "We must care and protect the mountains for the future generations to come," he said. Over 100 climbers from Nepal, India, China, Australia, Bangladesh, Singapore, the Philippines, Palestine Territory and the United Kingdom, among others, were honoured with a certificate of appreciation. There were 10 climbers from India who were honoured at the Everest Summitters Summit, organised by Everest Alliance Nepal, are Ashish Singh, Nisha Kumari, Anuja Vaidya, Baljit Kaur, Suvidha Kadlag, Surya Prakash, Shaik Himansha, Satyarup Siddhanta, Jyoti Ratre and Aditi. Nepal's Mingma Sherpa, the first South Asian climber to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and the youngest Chinese summitter Xu Zhu Oyun were among those who received the honour. International Everest Day is celebrated every May 29 in commemoration of the first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal in 1953.
