Sunita Singh Choken
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Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Nari Shakti Puraskar |
Sunita Singh Choken (born c. 1985) is an Indian mountaineer and activist. She climbed
Early life
Sunita Singh Choken was born in 1985 in a Hindu Gurjar Family.[1] She grew up in Rewari (Haryana) and Kishorpura (Rajasthan) finishing her schooling in Amritsar, (Punjab).[2][3] Her father worked for the Border Security Force.[2] Choken studied mountaineering in Manali and Darjeeling.[3]
Career
Choken climbed five mountains in Manali, Darjeeling and Uttarkashi, then was chosen by Nepal to join an expedition going to the summit of Mount Everest.[3] She climbed Everest in 2011, at the age of 25, making her the youngest woman from Haryana to make the ascent.[1][4] She then scaled several other Himalayan peaks.[5]
In 2017, Choken began a cycle trip of 4,200 km from
Awards and recognition
Choken received the 2016 Nari Shakti Puraskar, presented by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.[4] She has also been recognised with the Border Security Force Brave Daughter, the Bharat Gaurav and the Kalpana Chawla awards.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Sharma, Kumar; Saini, Ravinder; Sharma, Sumedha; Dhawan, Sunit; Malik, B. S.; Sharma, Shiv Kumar (24 July 2017). "Everester pedals for girls, environment". The Tribune India. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Sharma, Divya (21 November 2017). "Everest conqueror in city for yoga". The Tribune India. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Wilson, Jaison (8 March 2018). "Rewari to Mt. Everest: Journey of a young girl". United News of India. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ a b "President honours Everest climber from Haryana". Hindustan Times. HTC. 9 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ a b c "Somnath Temple to Nepal (5000 km) Solo Cycling Expedition by Sunita Singh Chocken (Jenny Chocken) 15th July – 23rd August". Travelogues. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Sura, Ajay (8 March 2018). "Mount Everest: Everest summiteers demand DSP posts; sports department in a tizzy". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2021.