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'Dream big, girls can achieve anything' – says Poorna, Everest climber at 13

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Malavath Poorna is the youngest girl in the world to climb Mount Everest at the age of 13 years and 11 months. Credit: Wikipedia

Poorna Malavath proved that anything is possible with determination. At just 13 years old, she became the youngest girl to conquer Mount Everest.


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Poorna Malavath proved that anything is possible with determination. At just 13 years old, she became the youngest girl to conquer Mount Everest.


In this episode, we explore the significance of Poorna’s achievement, the challenges she faced, and the success she earned through hard work and perseverance.

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