Two Bahraini climbers conquer Mount Elbrus

TDT | Manama

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Two Bahrainis, Mohammed Al-Maamari and Ali Shakeeb, successfully raised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s flag atop Mount Elbrus in the Russian Federation.

At 5,642 meters, Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe and Russia and ranks tenth globally.

This feat was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Bahrain Youth Hostels Association, with oversight from the Bahrain Fitness Academy.

Reflecting on the experience, Al-Omari stated, “We achieved the desired goal of the adventure by raising the Kingdom’s flag high on the summit of Mount Elbrus, which is the highest mountain peak in Europe and among the highest peaks in the world.

The adventure was very difficult in light of the difficult climatic conditions and low temperatures, in addition to many challenges that we were able to overcome to reach the desired goal.”

Shakeeb, the youngest Arab climber to reach the summit, expressed pride in his achievement, saying, “I was able to achieve an accomplishment that is added to the series of accomplishments achieved by the youth of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

By reaching the summit of Mount Elbrus, I was able to register my name as the youngest Arab climber to reach the summit.

I am proud of this accomplishment and I will seek to enhance it in future adventures.”

Difficulties and challenges He added, “Reaching the summit was not easy.

We faced many difficulties and challenges, including the weather conditions and cold, in addition to the high altitudes where the oxygen level is low.

However, our love for raising the Bahraini flag and affirming the status of our youth made us overcome all challenges.”

Both climbers were under the guidance of Musab Hamada, who highlighted the importance of preparation, stating, “Taking on such adventures requires physical and mental preparation and fitness, so we were keen to prepare the two young men, Al-Maamari and Shakeeb, before taking on the difficult test of climbing the summit.

They lived up to expectations through their commitment to the entire climbing plan and their high ability to overcome difficulties while climbing to the summit to reach the desired goal.”