Tag: Harpreet Chandi

• Tuesday, January 4th 2022 - 05:57 UTC

  Polar Preet has arrived safely at the South Pole, first woman of color to achieve such a feat

  

  A British Army captain has made history by becoming the first woman of color to cross Antarctica unsupported. Captain Harpreet Chandi has arrived safely at the South Pole after a 700-mile trek in 40 days.

• Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 08:19 UTC

  Captain “Polar Preet” begins the challenge to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic

  

  British Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, has begun her attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported. She is on her way to Union Glacier (to the ALE base) where her start point is a 30min flight away, Hercules Inlet.

• Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 08:33 UTC

  “Polar Preet” and her Antarctic challenge, “I really hope I can inspire people”

  

  British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is preparing to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported. The physio-therapist from 3 Medical Regiment, who is being sponsored by the British Forces Broadcasting System, BFBS, will be completely on her own during the challenge which is set to last 45 days.