Mountaineering is quite a difficult sport to begin with. To break into the sport at a young age is even more impressive. That’s why the story of Shehroze Kashif, Pakistan’s youngest mountaineer is so inspiring.
However, now that the young sportsman is recovering from surgery, Netizens are concerned about his health.
Born in 2002, Shehroze Kashif became the youngest mountaineer in the world to summit K2 at only 20 years old. He is also the youngest Pakistani to summit Mount Everest.
This mountaineer has made the country proud several times over. No wonder his story is so inspiring. However, he has a torn disc in his back.
YES I HAVE CLIMBED SIX MOUNTAINS WITH A TEARED BONE. Not only 6 peaks but a night fighting between life and death on the “killer mountain” Nanga Parbat on my own as well. Yesterday i had my surgery and Alhamdulillah im in high spirits
— Shehroze Kashif (broadboy) (@Shehrozekashif2) September 1, 2022
He even climbed six of the highest mountains with a torn disc. The degree of the tear acts as a shock absorber during movements. Making his sporty lifestyle even more difficult.
After 1 and half month of bed rest , will continue my journey towards my goal i.e. complete project 14. Stay tuned
— Shehroze Kashif (broadboy) (@Shehrozekashif2) September 1, 2022
However, now Shehroze Kashif has finally had his surgery and he is recuperating. He has asked all Pakistanis to pray for him. The young mountaineer wants to recuperate as fast as possible and resume his mission soon of summiting all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.
He has already 10 of 14 of the world’s highest peaks all at the meager age of 20. No wonder Netizens are offering prayers and support for his rapid recovery.
You are such a sweetheart high-spirited bacha! May Allah Pak protect you, bless you with speedy recovery. Aameen
— Mahwish Rajput (@wishrajpoot) September 1, 2022
https://twitter.com/nainananaa/status/1565414071595372550
We’re all rooting for him.
It's good that you are following your passion but never forget that your health comes first always. So try not taking unnecessary risks and look out for you. Wish you good for all of your endeavours ♥️🙏
— Soha M (@CoachSoha) September 1, 2022
https://twitter.com/topgun4pak/status/1565218530760577026
More power to u shehroz. Get well soon. U did it and u will do it again 👍
— Zeeshan Qayyum 🇵🇰 (@XeeshanQayyum) September 1, 2022
After offering support to foreign mountaineers that come to Pakistan for expeditions for so long, many sherpas began independent expeditions. Soon afterward, mountaineering as a sport caught on in Pakistan with people from other parts of the country taking interest in the sport.
Pakistan is blessed with sporting talent that has raised the flag of Pakistan in many successful summits. Several sportsmen have raised the flag at the highest peaks in the world. Shehroze Kashif is one of them.
