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Preet Chandi: First Woman of Color Aims for South Pole

6/30/2025

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Preet Chandi, an army officer, is on a remarkable journey to become the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole. Facing brutal cold and fatigue, she finds motivation in her Punjabi roots. With her inspiring words, “If a Punjabi girl from Derby can reach the South Pole, then anything is possible,” she aims to empower future generations.

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Preet Chandi, an army officer, is on a remarkable journey to become the first woman of color to ski solo to the South Pole. Facing brutal cold and fatigue, she finds motivation in her Punjabi roots. With her inspiring words, “If a Punjabi girl from Derby can reach the South Pole, then anything is possible,” she aims to empower future generations.