Excelsior Sports Correspondent
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 here today.
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.