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#11912755

3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa (center) receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa (center) receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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#11912757

3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa (center) receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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#11912758

3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa (center) receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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#11912761

3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen last year. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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3 Jan 2025

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G Sherpa receives a heroic welcome as he returns home after successfully ascending the highest peaks on all seven continents on January 3, 2025. Sherpa sets the incredible feat of becoming the first Nepali to successfully summit all eight 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen last year. Hailing from Rolwaling of Dolakha District, bordering the Tibetan side from Nepal, Sherpa stands atop Shishapangma (8,027 meters) in Tibet on October 4, 2024, becoming the first climber from Nepal to scale 14 of the 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Mingma G climbs Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Everest in 2022 without using supplemental oxygen. The IFMGA guide scales Manaslu in 2021, Gasherbrum-II in 2019, Lhotse and Broad Peak in 2018, K2, Makalu, and Nanga Parbat in 2017, Gasherbrum-I in 2016, and Annapurna in 2015 without using bottled oxygen.

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#11664610

14 Oct 2024

Record-setting climber Nirmal Purja, also known as Nimsdai, cheers as he arrives back in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024, after completing the summit of 14 peaks towering above 8,000 meters without oxygen. On May 7, 2022, climber Nims begins this campaign by summiting Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen. On May 27 of the same year, he ascends Everest, followed by Lhotse on May 28, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and finally Shishapangma. Out of the 14 tallest peaks, eight are located in Nepal, while the others are in Pakistan and China.

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#11664611

14 Oct 2024

Record-setting climber Nirmal Purja, also known as Nimsdai, arrives back in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024, after completing the summit of 14 peaks towering above 8,000 meters without oxygen. On May 7, 2022, climber Nims begins this campaign by summiting Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen. On May 27 of the same year, he ascends Everest, followed by Lhotse on May 28, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and finally Shishapangma. Out of the 14 tallest peaks, eight are located in Nepal, while the others are in Pakistan and China.

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#11664615

14 Oct 2024

Record-setting climber Nirmal Purja, also known as Nimsdai, arrives back in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024, after completing the summit of 14 peaks towering above 8,000 meters without oxygen. On May 7, 2022, climber Nims begins this campaign by summiting Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen. On May 27 of the same year, he ascends Everest, followed by Lhotse on May 28, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and finally Shishapangma. Out of the 14 tallest peaks, eight are located in Nepal, while the others are in Pakistan and China.

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#11664617

14 Oct 2024

Record-setting climber Nirmal Purja, also known as Nimsdai, cheers as he arrives back in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024, after completing the summit of 14 peaks towering above 8,000 meters without oxygen. On May 7, 2022, climber Nims begins this campaign by summiting Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen. On May 27 of the same year, he ascends Everest, followed by Lhotse on May 28, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and finally Shishapangma. Out of the 14 tallest peaks, eight are located in Nepal, while the others are in Pakistan and China.

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#11664621

14 Oct 2024

Record-setting climber Nirmal Purja, also known as Nimsdai, cheers as he arrives back in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024, after completing the summit of 14 peaks towering above 8,000 meters without oxygen. On May 7, 2022, climber Nims begins this campaign by summiting Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen. On May 27 of the same year, he ascends Everest, followed by Lhotse on May 28, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and finally Shishapangma. Out of the 14 tallest peaks, eight are located in Nepal, while the others are in Pakistan and China.

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#11664612

14 Oct 2024

Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, the youngest summiteer to have climbed all 14 of the world's peaks towering over 8000 meters, arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024. At the age of 18 years and 5 months, he makes history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks over 8000 meters on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He is accompanied by his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completes the 14x8000ers. According to the Department of Tourism, Nima Rinji ascends Mount Manaslu (8163m) on September 30, 2022, Mt. Everest (8848.86m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Nanga Parbat (8126m) on June 26, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum I (8068m) on July 18, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum II (8035m) on July 19, 2023, and Mt. Broad Peak (8047m) on July 23, 2023. He successfully scales Mt. K2 (8611m) on July 27, 2023, Mt. Cho-Oyu (8188m) on October 6, 2023, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) on September 29, 2023, Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) without oxygen on April 12, 2024, Mt. Makalu (8485m) on May 4, 2024, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) on June 8, 2024, and Mt. Shishapangma (8027m) on October 9, 2024.

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#11664614

14 Oct 2024

Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, is cheered by friends and family upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport after setting the world record as the youngest summiteer to have climbed all 14 of the world's peaks towering over 8000 meters in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024. At the age of 18 years and 5 months, he makes history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks over 8000 meters on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He is accompanied by his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completes the 14x8000ers. According to the record from the Department of Tourism, Nima Rinji ascends Mount Manaslu (8163m) on September 30, 2022, Mt. Everest (8848.86m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Nanga Parbat (8126m) on June 26, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum I (8068m) on July 18, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum II (8035m) on July 19, 2023, and Mt. Broad Peak (8047m) on July 23, 2023. He successfully scales Mt. K2 (8611m) on July 27, 2023, Mt. Cho-Oyu (8188m) on October 6, 2023, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) on September 29, 2023, Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) without oxygen on April 12, 2024, Mt. Makalu (8485m) on May 4, 2024, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) on June 8, 2024, and Mt. Shishapangma (8027m) on October 9, 2024.

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#11664618

14 Oct 2024

Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, waves the Nepali national flag as he receives a heroic welcome upon his return to Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport after setting the world record as the youngest summiteer to have climbed all 14 of the world's peaks towering over 8000 meters in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024. At the age of 18 years and 5 months, he makes history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks over 8000 meters last Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He is accompanied by his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completes the 14x8000ers. According to the record from the Department of Tourism, Nima Rinji ascends Mount Manaslu (8163m) on September 30, 2022, Mt. Everest (8848.86m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Nanga Parbat (8126m) on June 26, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum I (8068m) on July 18, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum II (8035m) on July 19, 2023, and Mt. Broad Peak (8047m) on July 23, 2023. He successfully scales Mt. K2 (8611m) on July 27, 2023, Mt. Cho-Oyu (8188m) on October 6, 2023, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) on September 29, 2023, Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) without oxygen on April 12, 2024, Mt. Makalu (8485m) on May 4, 2024, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) on June 8, 2024, and Mt. Shishapangma (8027m) on October 9, 2024.

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#11664404

14 Oct 2024

Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, claims to be the youngest summiteer to have climbed all 14 of the world's peaks towering over 8000 meters. He arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 14, 2024. At the age of 18 years and 5 months, he makes history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks over 8000 meters on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He is accompanied by his climbing partner Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, who also completes the 14x8000ers. According to the Department of Tourism, Nima Rinji ascends Mount Manaslu (8163m) on September 30, 2022, Mt. Everest (8848.86m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Lhotse (8516m) on May 24, 2023, Mt. Nanga Parbat (8126m) on June 26, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum I (8068m) on July 18, 2023, Mt. Gasherbrum II (8035m) on July 19, 2023, and Mt. Broad Peak (8047m) on July 23, 2023. He successfully scales Mt. K2 (8611m) on July 27, 2023, Mt. Cho-Oyu (8188m) on October 6, 2023, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) on September 29, 2023, Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) without oxygen on April 12, 2024, Mt. Makalu (8485m) on May 4, 2024, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) on June 8, 2024, and Mt. Shishapangma (8027m) on October 9, 2024.

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#11650841

9 Oct 2024

Lagos State, Nigeria, on October 8, 2024, inducts TB Champions/Ambassadors and inaugurates the Lagos State TB Steering Committee and the Lagos STOP TB Partnership at Alausa, Ikeja, to address the issue of Tuberculosis (TB) at the grassroots level. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos, quotes the World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Report 2023, stating, ''In 2022, an estimated 10.6 million people (5.8 million men, 3.5 million women, and 1.3 million children) fall ill with TB worldwide, 2,480,000 people with TB in Africa with one person every 30 seconds, and 479,000 people with TB disease in Nigeria in 2023 and 18,541 Lagosians with TB in 2023.''

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