November 8: The Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco to Nepal felicitated the world renowned skydiver and skydiving instructor from the Morocco, Anas Bekkali on November 7.

Issuing a press statement, the consulate informed that Bekkali is an internationally renowned young, enthusiastic and professional skydiver, who has already performed over 7,000 jumps internationally. The Everest Skydive was founded and launched on October 26, 2008.

Bekkali successfully jumped twice from the height of 23,000 ft of Mt Everest on November 3 and 4 this year, reads the statement.

“He dedicated the jump of November 3 ^rd to the event on the occasion of Green March Day of his country and the 4 ^th to raise awareness on cancer disease. Diving from 23,000 ft height carrying the biggest Moroccan flag of 10' x 10' size was one of the rare adventures,” reads the statement.

Also being felicitated during the programme include 13 skydivers of the Everest Skydive, 2017 from different countries including the USA, New Zealand, England, France, Scotland and Saudi Arabia.