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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Nepal celebrates 75th ascent anniversary of Mount Annapurna
Great cormorants flying above the Mount Machhapuchhre (left) and Annapurna mountain range, in Pokhara, some 200 km west of Kathmandu on Jan 22, 2020. (AFP pic) POKHARA : Nepal celebrated on Tuesday 75 years since the first ascent of Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest peak in the world, led by French climber Maurice Herzog. Herzog reached the 8,091-metre summit with his compatriot Louis Lachenal and Nepali guide Sonam Walung Sherpa, on June 3, 1950 without oxygen – causing a sensation around the world. It was also the first successful ascent of any mountain above 8,000 metres. About 200 people gathered at the base camp of Annapurna to commemorate the anniversary on Tuesday. They clapped as golden statues of all three climbers were unveiled and placed traditional scarves around their necks. 'This is a historic event', Him Bahadur Gurung, a local official of Annapurna Rural Municipality told AFP. 'Maurice made Nepal renowned to the world by climbing Annapurna, at a time when people didn't know… it could be an adventure'. Dozens also took part in a 42.5km marathon – downhill – from Annapurna Base camp. 'We are thankful to Herzog for opening doors for tourists here who have helped develop our village,' said Radha Gurung, 40, a local resident. Herzog described his arrival at the summit as the most exquisite moment of his life. Annapurna is a dangerous and difficult climb, and the avalanche-prone Himalayan peak has a higher death rate than Everest. Since then, over 400 people have reached the top of Annapurna. On his return to France, Herzog was feted like a film star. Three years after their climb, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary stepped onto the top of Everest for the first time. Herzog died in France in 2012 aged 93.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Premier League star, 51, who won four promotions reveals winning league title in NEPAL is biggest achievement
He lifted on his incredible experiences while living in Nepal LEAGUE OF HIS OWN LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Former Premier League star, 51, who won four promotions reveals winning league title in NEPAL is biggest achievement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIMON GRAYSON is celebrating winning the Nepal Super League - and rates it alongside anything he has achieved in football. The Yorkshireman, 55, twice reached the Prem as a player with Leicester and won four managerial promotions from League One with Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield and Preston. 4 Simon Grayson has won the league title in Nepal Credit: X @Hussainov1ch 4 He joined Lalitpur City for their two-month league season Credit: INSTAGRAM He had been out of work following a spell managing Indian Super League side Bengaluru, so when the call came to boss Lalitpur City for their eight-week season, he took it. Grayson's team beat Pokhara Thunders 2-1 in Saturday's title decider to give him another triumph on his CV. Speaking from Kathmandu, the former Foxes captain said: 'An agent rang me up and asked if I would be interested in managing in Nepal. 'I spoke to the owners and thought, 'Why not?' READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GETTING SHIRTY Man Utd release kit with astronomical price that players won't even wear 'It's a seven-team league and the season only lasted two months but we've gone unbeaten and won the play-off final last weekend. 'It's been a fantastic football and life experience but I wasn't out here for a holiday — I wanted to win the league. "I said this to the players — and I genuinely mean it — but winning this title in Nepal is just as important to me as everything I achieved as a player and manager. 'To be the best team in the tournament and win the final made it very much mission accomplished. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Since I've been at Lalitpur, I've got three players into the Nepal national squad for the first time. 'The owners have been chuffed to bits with what we've achieved and the players have been great.' Grayson has lived alone in a hotel for two months and says there has been surreal moments — including meeting Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. During a game against Pokhara earlier this month, an opposition official protested a decision and ended up fighting with the match commissioner. Grayson added: 'I've been in football nearly 40 years and seen some things but nothing like that. 'They disputed a goal not being given but there was no way anyone could say if it had crossed the line or not because we don't have VAR. 'It was crazy to see the Pokhara official rolling around with the match commissioner before the police got involved. 4 Simon Grayson won promotion to the Championship four times Credit: Getty 4 Grayson spent several years at Leicester as a player Credit: Alamy 'Roberto Carlos was out here to promote the league, so it was nice to catch up with him.' Grayson heads home to Yorkshire this week with a renewed appetite for management... and English grub. He explained: 'The Nepalese cuisine is OK but quite repetitive and I've missed having some roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. 'I'm looking forward to a full English breakfast and fish and chips. 'I've missed my family and my dog, so I'm looking forward to getting back home to some normality. 'But it's been a great opportunity while I'm waiting for jobs to come up. 'After my first game, some Reading fans here on holiday said, 'You've certainly not lost your passion for it.' 'I was probably let down at Blackpool and Fleetwood by owners who promised me the world but delivered nothing. 'But I've had clubs who have backed me, so I know what I can do. 'I've been out of my comfort zone in Nepal but it has confirmed I still have the fire in my belly.'
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League star, 51, who won four promotions reveals winning league title in NEPAL is biggest achievement
SIMON GRAYSON is celebrating winning the Nepal Super League - and rates it alongside anything he has achieved in football. The Yorkshireman, 55, twice reached the Prem as a player with Leicester and won four managerial promotions from League One with Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield and Preston. Advertisement 4 Simon Grayson has won the league title in Nepal Credit: X @Hussainov1ch 4 He joined Lalitpur City for their two-month league season Credit: INSTAGRAM He had been out of work following a spell managing Grayson's team beat Pokhara Thunders 2-1 in Saturday's title decider to give him another triumph on his CV. Speaking from Kathmandu, the former 'I spoke to the owners and thought, 'Why not?' Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'It's a seven-team league and the season only lasted two months but we've gone unbeaten and won the play-off final last weekend. 'It's been a fantastic football and life experience but I wasn't out here for a holiday — I wanted to win the league. "I said this to the players — and I genuinely mean it — but winning this title in Nepal is just as important to me as everything I achieved as a player and manager. 'To be the best team in the tournament and win the final made it very much mission accomplished. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Since I've been at Lalitpur, I've got three players into the Nepal national squad for the first time. 'The owners have been chuffed to bits with what we've achieved and the players have been great.' Grayson has lived alone in a hotel for two months and says there has been surreal moments — including meeting Advertisement During a game against Pokhara earlier this month, an opposition official protested a decision and ended up fighting with the match commissioner. Grayson added: 'I've been in football nearly 40 years and seen some things but nothing like that. 'They disputed a goal not being given but there was no way anyone could say if it had crossed the line or not because we don't have VAR. 'It was crazy to see the Pokhara official rolling around with the match commissioner before the police got involved. Advertisement 4 Simon Grayson won promotion to the Championship four times Credit: Getty 4 Grayson spent several years at Leicester as a player Credit: Alamy 'Roberto Carlos was out here to promote the league, so it was nice to catch up with him.' Grayson heads home to Yorkshire this week with a renewed appetite for management... and English grub. Advertisement He explained: 'The Nepalese cuisine is OK but quite repetitive and I've missed having some roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. 'I'm looking forward to a full 'I've missed my family and my dog, so I'm looking forward to getting back home to some normality. 'But it's been a great opportunity while I'm waiting for jobs to come up. Advertisement 'After my first game, some 'I was probably let down at Blackpool and Fleetwood by owners who promised me the world but delivered nothing. 'But I've had clubs who have backed me, so I know what I can do. 'I've been out of my comfort zone in Nepal but it has confirmed I still have the fire in my belly.' Advertisement
