Zaynab Jogi, known as Zee, became the First British Muslim to Climb Everest basecamp and complete an obstacle course on the summit. At an altitude of 5,644m, Zee completed 10 obstacles despite an ankle injury.
I have never occurred an ankle injury in my last 12 years of mountaineering and was extremely disappointed with myself for missing a step. I felt agony and severe pain but did not want to give up as I wanted to complete the trek. I elevated my foot every day including the night and felt shooting pain all over my body but was determined to do this. The guide, Tirtha Thapa Maski allowed me to carry on treking and supported me along the journey.
The Muslim self-defense instructor from Blackburn runs a fitness and self-defence academy, Z's Defence Academy, launched in 2019 and aiming at combating and breaking down mental health barriers for youth/adult/elderly women through sporting activities, outdoor pursuits, self-defence and volunteering.
