7-year-old from Hyderabad scales Mt Kilimanjaro; says ‘scared, but wanted to reach purpose’
“I was scared but all I wanted was to reach my goal,” says Virat Chandra, the 7-year-old from Hyderabad who may very well be maybe one of many youngest to have scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, the very best mountain in Africa. He achieved the uncommon feat on March 6. Virat’s coach Bharath mentioned that he determined to take Virat for mountaineering after a month-long rigorous coaching. “Virat has that passion in him. He was very excited to train. Unlike many who quit midway through the training,” says Bharath.
The 7-year-old says he was impressed to climb after listening to the inspiring tales of the experiences of his cousins.
“I talked to my cousins about their experience of climbing mountains. At that moment I also wanted to climb like them. I had a discussion with my parents about my interest, they approached Bharath sir, my coach, who trained me,” says Virat.
Virat’s mom says that he was excited at listening to his cousins and wanted to do one thing related.
“Virat had a video name together with his cousins as soon as after they had gone to Rudugaira Mountains in Uttarakhand for a trekking journey. He was fascinated when he noticed the place within the video name. Even he wanted to strive one thing like that, says Virat’s mom.
Detailing Virat’s coaching, his coach says: “Virat took the coaching severely and accomplished all of the duties together with operating and mock climbing with utmost dedication. The journey began on March 5, we have been 100 per cent prepared as he nonetheless a toddler and we couldn’t take dangers with him.
In between they took a while out to sleep and relaxation earlier than taking to trek up the mountain once more.
“We took all precautions and had decided that we’d return if he feels uneasy but he made us proud,” mentioned the coach.
“After beginning the climb on March 5, we reached the Uhuru peak of Kilimanjaro on March 6,” says coach Bharath.
(With ANI inputs)
