MEDIA DOSSIER · GUJARAT'S STRONGEST GIRL
THE
PRESS
RECORD.
Every interview, every headline, every record — a running archive of Samya Panchal's coverage across television, print, and official record bodies.
"Featured under the Government of India's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign — one of the highest forms of recognition for a young achiever."
0TELEVISION & DIGITAL NEWS INTERVIEWS
0PRESS & BLOG FEATURES — NATIONAL & REGIONAL
0OFFICIAL RECORD CERTIFICATIONS
0GOVERNMENT & LEADER FELICITATIONS
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TELEVISION & DIGITAL NEWS
In The News.
FEATURED — EVEREST BASE CAMP COVERAGE
ABP ASMITA
Samya Panchal — Everest Base Camp at Age 9 | Exclusive Interview
MANTAVYA NEWS
9-Year-Old Samya Conquers Everest Base Camp
VIBRANT LIVE NEWS
Youngest Gujarati Girl at Everest Base Camp
NIRMANA NEWS
Samya Panchal EBC Achievement Feature
GUJARAT NEWS
Gujarat Ki Beti — Samya at EBC
DP NEWS GUJARATI
9 Year Old Girl from Ahmedabad Reaches EBC
DIVYANG NEWS OFFICIAL
Samya Panchal — EBC Record Coverage
GUJARAT FIRST
Meet Gujarat's Youngest EBC Achiever
MANTAVYA NEWS
Chadar Trek World Record — Samya's Feature
BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO — PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
PTI · NATIONAL FEATURE
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao — Samya Panchal
"Featured by India's premier national news agency under the Government's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign."
Press Trust of India's coverage stands as one of the strongest national-level recognitions a young achiever from Gujarat has received.
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SAMYA'S OWN CHANNEL
Personal Videos.
"The teen who climbs Himalayas and lifts 105 kilograms — Gujarat's only mountaineer-powerlifter."
— GUJARAT'S STRONGEST GIRL
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PRESS · BLOGS · FEATURES
In Print & Online.
JAN 2023
MANTAVYA NEWS
Samya Panchal becomes the youngest girl from Gujarat to trek to EBC at 17,598 ft.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
2023
DIVYA BHASKAR
Samya studying in 4th standard went to Mount Everest Base Camp, trained for 3 months with her father
Divya Bhaskar's exclusive on Samya's preparation and Ahmedabad-to-Himalaya journey.
DIVYA BHASKAR
JAN 2023
ETV BHARAT
ETV Bharat Gujarati covers Samya's state record achievement in full detail.
ETV BHARAT
2023
NEWS18 GUJARATI
News18 Gujarati covers the youngest Memnagar girl to reach the foot of Everest.
NEWS18
2023
HUM DEKHENGE
Hum Dekhenge features Samya's inspirational EBC journey.
EBC
2023
VIBES OF INDIA
Vibes of India Gujarat covers Samya's record-breaking altitude achievement.
VIBES OF INDIA
2024
THE BETTER INDIA
The Better India's in-depth feature on Samya's double record-breaking story.
THE BETTER INDIA
2024
RECITE YOU
Recite You profiles Samya's record as youngest girl to complete the frozen Zanskar river trek.
WORLD RECORD
2024
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CLUB
International Youth Club recognises Samya's record as a global youth achievement.
INTERNATIONAL
2024
MANTAVYA NEWS
Mantavya News covers Samya's Chadar Trek record and its significance for Gujarat.
CHADAR TREK
2024
INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS
India Book of Records features Samya's Chadar Trek among India's coolest winter-sports achievements.
INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS
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CERTIFIED & VERIFIED
Official Records.
IBR
INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS
Fastest Female Child — Chadar Trek
Officially certified as the fastest female child to complete the Chadar Trek — the frozen Zanskar River expedition at −35°C. Age 11.
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ABR
ASIA BOOK OF RECORDS
Fastest Female Child — Chadar Trek
Continent-wide recognition from the Asia Book of Records for Samya's extraordinary achievement at age 11.
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WR
WORLD RECORDS OF INDIA
Youngest & Fastest Girl in the World
Globally recognised as youngest and fastest girl to complete Chadar Trek — one of the most extreme winter treks on Earth.
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IWR
INDIA'S WORLD RECORDS
Youngest & Fastest Girl — Chadar Trek
Recognised by India's World Records for completing the frozen Zanskar River expedition at −35°C, age 11.
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POWERLIFTING & WEIGHTLIFTING
Athlete In Action.
POWERLIFTING
Samya Panchal — Competition Performance
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Sub-Junior State Championship — Samya (starts 3:05)
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Champion of Champions — Award Ceremony
17 GOLD MEDALS · 6 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TITLES
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HONOURED BY LEADERS
Recognised By The Nation.
Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel
CHIEF MINISTER OF GUJARAT
Felicitated for her mountaineering records and for inspiring Gujarat's youth.
Shri Harsh Sanghvi
HOME MINISTER OF GUJARAT
Recognised for her Chadar Trek world record and bringing pride to the state.
Shri Jagdishbhai Vishwakarma
PRESIDENT · BJP GUJARAT
Honoured for her achievements across mountaineering and adventure sports.
Shri C.R. Patil
UNION MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI
Felicitated at the national level for her courage and record-breaking accomplishments.
Smt. Bhanuben Babaria
MINISTER · WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Recognised as a role model for young girls in sports and adventure.
Shri Mulubhai Bera
CABINET MINISTER OF TOURISM
Honoured for showcasing Gujarat through her Himalayan expeditions.
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More records · more summits · more achievements — coming soon.