Teen mountaineer Nima Sherpa relishes meet with Sachin Tendulkar

MUMBAI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is also a hero to those outside the cricketing community. Recently, Tendulkar turned teen mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa's dream into a reality when he fulfilled the latter's wish to meet the icon before he would become the youngest individual to have climbed all 14 peaks in the world over 8000 metres.
Nima has already scaled 12 of the world's highest peaks.
In a post on Instagram, Nima wrote: "With my last two peaks remaining to accomplish the record of being the youngest in the world to summit all 14 * 8000er peaks, I had the good fortune of meeting the MASTER - @sachintendulkar, who was the main reason for my “Greatness at Teens” India tour.

"Sachin graciously took the time to hear about my climbing journey and blessed my project #SherpaPower. This gives hope and aspirations to the whole Sherpa community I represent, and it allows me to be a voice for them with my project."
"Sachin was curious, humble, and kind. During my interaction with him, I could feel the connection and support he was offering to my initiatives. It was truly inspirational to meet this legend. I am deeply humbled and honored to have had the opportunity for such a private interaction, where I could express myself and share stories of my community with Sachin."
Nima also went to the Wankhede Stadium during a Mumbai Indians' practice session, where he met Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
"Great interaction with the Indian Cricket Team Skipper/Captain @rohitsharma45.Thank you @mumbaiindians," Nima posted on Instagram. "Pleasure meeting you @surya_14kumar. Thank you @mumbaiindians."