She Lost Her Sight At 8, Then Conquered Mount Everest! | Chhonzin Angmo’s | #TheBreakfastClub
She lost her eyesight at just eight years old. Years later, Chhonzin Angmo made history by conquering Mount Everest. Hailing from Chango village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, Chhonzin Angmo became the first visually impaired Indian woman to scale the world’s highest mountain on May 19, 2025.
Her remarkable journey is a story of determination, courage and breaking barriers. But her achievements don’t stop at Everest. From mountaineering to marathon running, including participation in the Delhi Marathon, Angmo continues to challenge limits and inspire people across India…
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 9:21 am IST
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