Nationality: Nepal
Inducted: 2026
Notable Record(s):
- First double amputee to climb the Seven Summits
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Born in a secluded Nepali village in the shadow of the Himalayas, Hari made his father’s dream come true when he joined the prestigious Gurkha regiment – a Nepali British Army division known for its tough troops.
Hari's life took a sharp turn in 2010, when he lost both his legs after stepping on an IED (improvised explosive device) while serving in Afghanistan.
Looking back, the record holder has openly addressed the difficulties of those years, battling severe trauma and going through years of physical rehabilitation.
Even when an ambitious dream – conquering the Seven Summits, the world’s most daunting mountains – gave him a newfound sense of purpose, the hardships just kept coming. On top of a gruelling physical training, Hari had to face and overcome a political and legal battle for the right to even attempt scaling Everest.
Eventually, Hari succeeded in a feat many deemed impossible.
After conquering Mount Everest in 2023, he became the first double above-knee amputee to climb Everest (LA3) and the first double amputee to climb the Seven Summits.
In 2024, he was awarded the MBE for services to disability awareness.
The record holder was also awarded the Pride of Britain Special Recognition Award and the Soldiering On “Inspiration” Award, as a testament to his continuous accomplishments.
