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Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023
What is the News?
A first-of-its-kind event, the ‘Soul of Steel Himalayan Challenge’ was recently conducted in the forward areas of the Garhwal Himalayan region.
What is the Soul of Steel Challenge?
Launched by: CLAW Global (veterans organization) with the support of Indian Army.
It is the world’s first self-sustained, high-altitude skill and endurance at such glaciated and snow-bound terrains.
It is modelled on the lines of the ‘Ironman triathlon’ a long-distance triathlon challenge in Europe which tests an individual’s grit and endurance.
The idea behind Soul of Steel is the pooling of skill sets and creating a challenge that will unlock the human ability to survive, stabilize and thrive in high-altitude areas.
The challenge opened the domain of niche military skills to an average person, who wishes to challenge their physical and psychological limits
What is the significance of the Soul of Steel Challenge?
The Soul of Steel event will lay the foundation to galvanize the adventure sports potential of remote areas of India, boost tourism, engage the youth in skill-based certification programmes for gainful employment and promote active environmental conservation.
It will also stage Uttarakhand on the global tourism map for adventure tourism.
