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Gulf Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Fatima Al Awadhi, 17, is youngest Emirati to climb Mt Elbrus
In a new milestone for the UAE, 17-year-old Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Emirati to summit Mount Elbrus in Russia, Europe's highest peak at 5,642 metres. The achievement marks the latest step in her pursuit of the 'Seven Summits' challenge, a global mountaineering goal. Last year, she successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. Supported by UAE-based Finance House, which advocates youth empowerment, Al Awadhi braved extreme weather and difficult terrain to raise the UAE flag atop the mountain. Her climb serves as a message of hope and inspiration for Arab youth, particularly young women. She dedicated her achievement to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the 'Mother of the Nation,' Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, in gratitude for their enduring support for Emirati youth and women. Al Awadhi exemplifies the aspirations of young Emiratis. WAM 'Reaching this summit was only possible because of the unwavering support of our leadership,' Al Awadhi said. 'I dedicate this achievement to those who taught us that nothing is beyond our reach.' Al Awadhi exemplifies the aspirations of young Emiratis, blending her passion for adventure with community engagement. Drawing from her leadership and volunteer experiences, she plans to launch environmental and humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting underprivileged communities and protecting nature. She stressed that her mission is not just personal, adding, 'It is a message that Emirati and Arab youth, especially young women, are capable of leading, exploring and making a meaningful impact.' Al Awadhi expressed deep gratitude to her family, saying, 'To my mother, Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, you are my anchor and my strength. And to my late father, Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, your guidance taught me to aim for the skies with steady steps.' WAM
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Emirati to summit Europe's highest peak
9 July 2025 09:46 ELBRUS, Russia (WAM) In a new milestone for the UAE, 17-year-old Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Emirati to summit Mount Elbrus in Russia, Europe's highest peak at 5,642 achievement marks the latest step in her pursuit of the 'Seven Summits' challenge, a global mountaineering goal. Last year, she successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in by UAE-based Finance House, which advocates youth empowerment, Al Awadhi braved extreme weather and difficult terrain to raise the UAE flag atop the mountain. Her climb serves as a message of hope and inspiration for Arab youth, particularly young dedicated her achievement to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the 'Mother of the Nation,' Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, in gratitude for their enduring support for Emirati youth and women.'This summit was only possible because of the unwavering support of our leadership,' Al Awadhi said. 'I dedicate this achievement to those who taught us that nothing is beyond our reach.'Al Awadhi exemplifies the aspirations of young Emiratis, blending her passion for adventure with community engagement. Drawing from her leadership and volunteer experiences, she plans to launch environmental and humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting underprivileged communities and protecting stressed that her mission is not just personal, adding, 'It is a message that Emirati and Arab youth, especially young women, are capable of leading, exploring, and making a meaningful impact.' Al Awadhi expressed deep gratitude to her family, saying, 'To my mother, Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, you are my anchor and my strength. And to my late father, Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, your guidance taught me to aim for the skies with steady steps.'
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
‘Pushed to death, but I made it': Tamil Nadu woman scales all 7 continental peaks, survives storm atop Denali
N Muthamizh Selvi, a Japanese teacher from Tamil Nadu, has become the first person from her state to conquer the Seven Summits, completing the challenge with her ascent of Mount McKinley. CHENNAI: On June 16, atop North America's Mount McKinley, N Muthamizh Selvi became the first person from Tamil Nadu to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents. A native of Johilpatti village in Virudhunagar district, Muthamizh Selvi teaches Japanese in Chennai. Her great climb began in May 2023 when she became the first woman from Tamil Nadu to scale Mount Everest . And in just the next two years, she would complete the 'Seven Summits' challenge Europe's Mount Elbrus (July 2023) Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro (Sept 2023) South America's Mount Aconcagua (Feb 2024) Australia's Mount Kosciuszko (March 2024) Antartica's Mount Vinson (Dec 2024) and finally Mount McKinley. Called Denali by Native American people, meaning 'the tall one', it's where Muthamizh Selvi faced some of her biggest challenges. "I had to carry an 80kg bag with me. It would keep pushing me backwards," she told TOI. "And after reaching the summit, we had to sleep there, in the freezing cold, without a tent, for 16 hours straight because of heavy winds." And that, Muthamizh Selvi says, pushed her close to death. "I developed a splitting headache because of the winds. If I had bled, that would have been my end. It's a miracle I survived," she said. Muthamizh Selvi climbed the mountain with Shaikh Hassan Khan who works for the Kerala secretariat. "When we were caught in the storm, Shaikh contacted Kerala govt through his satellite phone, after which Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We then found Indian Embassy staff waiting for us at the base camp with medical aid," Muthamizh Selvi said. "We had to walk for 18 hours to reach the base camp. " It took almost 2 crore for Muthamizh Selvi to scale the seven mountains. She was supported by state development authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). Hailing Muthamizh Selvi's achievement, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi posted on X: "It is an inspiration for crores of women in India to reach their peaks."
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First Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
CISF's Geeta Samota scales Mount Everest, force hails her as symbol of courage and determination
In a remarkable display of endurance, CISF Lady Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota scaled Mount Everest on 19 May 2025, marking a personal triumph and a proud moment for the force and the nation. read more In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, Lady Sub-Inspector (L/SI) Geeta Samota of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully scaled Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,849 metres (29,032 feet). Geeta reached the summit on the early morning of 19 May 2025, achieving a dream that reflects not just personal victory, but national pride and the strength of the CISF. Geeta's journey began in Chak village in Rajasthan's Sikar district, where she was raised in a traditional family with four sisters. Growing up, she often heard tales of boys' accomplishments but there was a lack of stories celebrating girls' achievements. This absence sparked a quiet determination in her to break barriers. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD An avid sportswoman, Geeta was a promising hockey player in college until an injury forced her to step back. This setback opened a new path, and in 2011, she joined the CISF. Inspired to explore mountaineering, a field with little representation in the force at the time, Geeta saw it as an opportunity to forge a unique path. In 2015, she was selected for a basic mountaineering course at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police training centre in Auli. She was the only female in her batch and later completed an advanced mountaineering course in 2017, becoming the only CISF personnel to do so. Her training laid the foundation for several mountaineering successes. In 2019, she became the first woman from any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to scale Mount Satopanth (7,075 m) in Uttarakhand and Mount Lobuche (6,119 m) in Nepal. Though her first Everest expedition with a CAPF team in 2021 was cancelled, Geeta was undeterred. Instead, she set her sights on the 'Seven Summits' challenge—climbing the highest peak on each continent. Between 2021 and early 2022, she conquered four peaks: Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), Mount Elbrus (Russia), Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), and Mount Aconcagua (Argentina)—completing them in just six months and 27 days, making her the fastest Indian woman to do so. She also set another record by climbing five peaks in Ladakh's Rupshu region in just three days—three over 6,000 metres and two over 5,000 metres. On May 19, 2025, Geeta achieved the most ambitious challenge of her mountaineering career, successfully scaling Mount Everest, a mission resonating with courage, unwavering commitment, and profound national pride. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Speaking about her journey, Geeta said, 'Mountains are a great leveller. It doesn't discriminate you on the grounds of your gender. Only the few ones who have that X-Factor can conquer those mighty heights.' Geeta's achievements have been widely recognised. She received the International Women's Day 2023 Award from the Delhi Commission for Women and the 'Giving Wings to Dreams Award 2023' from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Geeta has not only conquered mountains but has also shattered gender stereotypes, proving that women can excel in the most demanding fields. The CISF has been a constant source of support, offering opportunities, funding, and training—such as her winter acclimatisation at ABVIMAS in Manali. Her success has inspired the CISF to plan a full Mount Everest expedition team for 2026. The CISF Director General and all ranks have extended heartfelt congratulations to L/SI Geeta Samota, whose journey serves as a powerful message to India's youth, especially girls, to dream big, work hard, and never give up. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
