Kathmandu, Jan. 26
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the
Nepali team of Mount K2 expedition last week had boosted the pride of country.
“You have lifted the pride of the country. You have
enhanced the identity of Nepal, I would like to congratulate you,” he said
while facilitating the 10-member team led by Nirmal Purja Magar on Wednesday.
Purja and his friends successfully ascended the world’s second highest peak in
Pakistan in winter season to set a new world record.
The K2, a peak in the Karakoram mountain range, so
far was considered unconquerable during the winter season.
“Ours is the country of brave people and you have
again proved that this is the country who can fight against any obstacle and
defeat it. I would like to honour your efforts and courage,” Prime Minister Oli
said while hounouring the mountaineers at his official residence in Baluwatar
on Tuesday.
He said that it was a motivating feat that would
inspire many people in Nepal and around the globe. He also mentioned that other
sports were incomparable with what the team of Nepali youth did on K2.
“All mountains are difficult for us to climb.
Mountaineering is not for everyone. We might think that Sagarmatha, K2 and
other peaks are same as they all are in the Himalayas but only people like you
know the struggle and challenges while climbing the mountains,” he said to the
mountaineers.
“But you exhibited unparalleled courage. Your
stamina, your bravery and perseverance are extraordinary that is why you
achieved success,” he added.
Prime Minister Oli said that each step towards the
destination contributes to success. Mountaineering is not like other journeys
since it poses various dangers, challenges and difficulties, he said.
Stating that he also used to wear the cap of
‘mission possible’ like Purja, he maintained that all missions are not possible
but every mission could be made possible.
Prime Minister Oli pledged government support to the
campaigns like K2 team. He urged those planning for such activities to inform
the government about their plans and activities so that the latter could offer
some help.
He expressed concerns over the non-existence of any
award or medals in the field of mountaineering or expedition and said that the
government would soon find ways to honour brave people who conquer the
formidable mountains.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 27 January 2021.
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