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Punjabi Origin British Army Officer Polar Preet Sets New Record in Trekking

Published : Mar 10, 2023, 11:41 am IST
Updated : Mar 10, 2023, 12:53 pm IST

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Harpreet Chandi

Harpreet Chandi

She completed longest unaided journey to the South Pole

LONDON: British Medical Army officer of Punjabi-origin Harpreet Chandi alias Polar Preet has set a new record. Captain Polar Preet has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-origin woman to complete a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole.

32-year-old British Sikh Army officer completed the journey to Antarctica alone in January 2023. Earlier in January 2022, Polar Preet became the first Asian woman to travel solo to the South Pole.

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A fantastic achievement and a real inspiration! @PreetChandi10 has become the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition in #Antarctica.#PolarPreet https://t.co/Gx04CljQu4
— British Army ???????? (@BritishArmy) January 3, 2022

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