NE SPORTS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, MAY 28
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) boys and girls mountaineering expedition to Mount Kang Yatse-II peak was flagged off by DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh from New Delhi on Tuesday. The peak is located in the Ladakh region at an altitude of 6,250m/20,505ft, and this is the 87th NCC Cadets mountaineering expedition since 1970.
24 of our cadets will conquer Mount Kang Yatse- II. A true test of resilience and will, something that they have proven many times in the past. These 12 boys and 12 girls are part of the expedition flagged off today by the DG from New Delhi. All the best cadets#belimitless pic.twitter.com/tlsF0gkQax
— National Cadet Corps (@HQ_DG_NCC) May 28, 2024
The team comprises five Officers, 17 Permanent Instructors and 24 Cadets (12 Boys & 12 Girls) from various NCC directorates. The team will attempt to scale Mt Kang Yatse-II by the end of June 2024.
- The peak is located in the Ladakh region at an altitude of 6,250m/20,505ft, and this is the 87th NCC Cadets mountaineering expedition since 1970
- The team comprises five Officers, 17 Permanent Instructors and 24 Cadets (12 Boys & 12 Girls) from various NCC directorates
- The team will attempt to scale Mt Kang Yatse-II by the end of June 2024
The DG NCC wished success to the team and highlighted the pivotal role of the NCC in youth development & the opportunities provided to the cadets to engage in diverse adventure activities. He encouraged the cadets to face the expedition’s challenges with composure, courage, professionalism and an indomitable spirit.
