6 yr-old Punjabi boy, becomes youngest in world to scale Europe's highest mountain peak
Rupnagar, June 30 (UNI) Hailing from Rupnagar town, Teghbir Singh sets the world record by scaling Mount Elbrus located in Russia at a staggering height of more than 18510 ft (5642 Meters).
At a tender age of 6 years and 9 months, Teghbir Singh, has achieved a remarkable feat – he has become the youngest ever in the world to scale the Mount Elbrus which is highest peak of European continent and located in Russia at a staggering height of more than 18510ft (5642 Meters).
Teghbir started the Trek to Mount Elbrus on June 20 and walked all along to reach the Elbrus peak, highest point of the mountain, on 28 June.
It is worth mentioning here that it is a low Oxygen trek and one needs preparation to tackle problems associated with Altitude Sickness. However, conquering all these challenges, he finally reached the summit, normal temperature of which is -10 Celsius, and fulfilled his dream.
After conquering the peak, he received the Mountain Climbing Certificate issued by Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sports Tourism Federation of Kabardino - Balkarian Republik (Russia ).
"It is to certify that Teghbir Singh from India, The world's Youngest Sumiter on Mount Elbrus at age
of 6 Years, 9 Months and 4 days" states the certificate.
Elated over the achievement, Teghbir said, "I knew where I was to reach and finally, I reached and
had a picture with my father there".
"I was walking first time on snow, my shoes were heavy, but I had practiced it back'added the 2nd standard student of Shiwalik Public School, Ropar.
With this feat he sets the new World record of summiting Mt Elbrus at age 6 years and 9 months surpassing the previous world record by Wagah Kushagra (Native of Maharashtra, India) who set the world record last year at the age of 7 Years and 3 months.
In August 2024, he had become the youngest Asian to scale Mt Kilimanjaro (Highest Peak of African Continent) in August 2024 and his name features in the Asia Book of records and India Book of records.
He had also reached Mt Everest Base Camp (Nepal) in April 2024.
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