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Asian Network,21 Jan 2026,60 mins
Polar Preet: Pushing limits to the Ends of the Earth
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Preet Chandi is a British Punjabi explorer, a former army officer, and trailblazer. In 2021, she became the first British Asian woman to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported. Since then, she’s returned twice, breaking world records for distance and speed. And she's not finished yet. Her next challenge? The North Pole. In this episode, Preet shares her remarkable experiences, and her personal story of family, self-belief, and determination that drives her to keep pushing boundaries. The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.
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