Rabat – King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations today to Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla following her remarkable achievement of summiting Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, two of the world’s highest peaks, in a single expedition.
In his message, the King expressed “deep pride” in what he described as a major sporting milestone, noting that Sfendla’s achievement marks the first time a Moroccan woman has climbed both peaks consecutively.
“We have learned with great pride of the major sporting achievement you have recorded by climbing the two adjacent peaks of Everest and Lhotse, an unprecedented feat achieved by a Moroccan woman in ascending these two global summits in one attempt,” the royal message stated.
The monarch extended his congratulations, commending Sfendla for “raising the Moroccan flag high in the skies,” and describing the accomplishment as the result of determination, discipline, and perseverance.
He also noted that the achievement reflects the capacity of Moroccan women to overcome challenges across different fields, as well as the ambition of Moroccan youth to achieve further success in continental and international sporting competitions.
The King added that this latest success builds on Sfendla’s previous ascents of some of the world’s highest mountains across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, calling it a testament to her resilience and endurance.
Concluding his message, the King wished her continued success in her sporting career and reaffirmed his esteem and support for her future endeavors.
BY: The Times Union
