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Hari Budha Magar
Gurkha veteran and double above-knee amputee who lost both legs in Afghanistan and later became an adventurer and disability advocate, notable for becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.
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Dec 22, 2025
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From Afghanistan to Everest: the double-amputee Gurkha veteran who made history
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Hari Budha Magar, a Gurkha veteran and the first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest, shares his incredible journey from a village in Nepal to the battlefield in Afghanistan. He recounts the harrowing moment an IED changed his life forever and how he rebuilt it through resilience and support from charities. Hari emphasizes the importance of mindset and community in overcoming challenges, revealing his struggles with identity and PTSD. His adventurous spirit and advocacy inspire anyone facing adversity to strive for greatness.
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