Sports Minister Jitendra Singh today congratulated Arunima Sinha for becoming the first woman in the world to conquer Mt. Everest in prosthetic legs.
"Congratulations for having scaled the Mount Everest. This incredible achievement shows your sheer grit and indomitable courage against heavy odds," Jitendra Singh said in a statement.
"Your efforts and achievements show that a physical handicap is not a deterrent to achieve greatest heights and glory. This will be a source of inspiration to athletes not only from India but from across the world," he added.
The 26-year-old Arunima, who became the first Indian woman to achieve the feat, completed her expedition journey from Kathmandu to the top of the peak in 52 days.
Arunima, a former national-level volleyball player, had lost her right leg after being thrown off a moving train in Bareilly two years ago.
