Arunima Sinha
Arunima’s journey from a brutal attack to the summit of Everest is one of the greatest stories of human resilience.
Early Life
National-level Volleyball Player
Born: July 20, 1989, Uttar Pradesh
Dream: Join CISF
The Tragedy
Pushed from a moving train in 2011
Right leg amputated below the knee
Life changed forever—but not her spirit
The Decision
"Inspiration doesn’t come from others—it comes from within.”
-Decided to climb Mount Everest as an amputee
- Trained under Bachendri Pal
Everest Summit
May 21, 2013
- World’s first female amputee to summit Mount Everest
- 52-day climb | -40°C temp | Pure grit
Summits Journey
On May 21, 2013, Arunima Sinha reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Awards & Honors
Padma Shri (2015)
- Tenzing Norgay Award
- Rani Laxmi Bai Award
- Honorary Doctorate (UK)
Legacy of Hope
Arunima now motivates others as a motivational speaker and runs a charitable foundation.
What We Learn from Arunima Sinha
What We Learn from Arunima Sinha
"Your body can be broken, but not your will."
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