### [2026-05-17](/feed/2026/05/17/index.md)

##### Nepal
# Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Kami Rita reaches the summit of Mount Everest for a record-extending 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa extends the women's record with her 11th successful ascent. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''New Straits Times](https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/05/1441592/nepali-duo-break-own-records-everest)

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