Jammada Preeth Appaiah
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About
Jammada Preeth Appaiah (Thaamane Kunjiyanda) is an eminent Kodavathi, distinguished as both a mountaineer and a sports shooter from Kodagu. A resident of Bannimantap, Mysuru, she embodies the spirit of resilience, discipline, and quiet determination associated with the Kodava community. She is widely recognised for her successful ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus, two of the world’s most challenging peaks, demonstrating exceptional physical endurance and mental strength. Alongside mountaineering, her achievements in sports shooting reflect precision, focus, and commitment. Through her pursuits, she continues to inspire young Kodavas, especially women, to explore excellence in adventure sports and competitive disciplines while remaining rooted in cultural pride.
Family
Father
Late Hon. Captain Kunjiyanda Appaiah
Mother
Kunjiyanda Gowramma
Husband
Jammada M. Aiyanna
Achievements
Mountaineering accomplishments
- Mount Kilimanjaro: on March 8th 2023, Preeth climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. She reached the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 metres (19,340 feet).
- Mount Elbrus: on August 15th 2024, Preeth climbed Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia and Europe. She was a part of an eleven member expedition team and completed the climb in 7 hours and 20 minutes.
Shooting achievements
- 12th Karnataka Shooting Competition and Championship-2024: She won a bronze medal in the Women’s Masters Category.
- 2nd Nagraj Rao Jagdale Shooting Contest and Championship-2025: She won silver medal in the Senior Master’s Women’s Category.
- Gold Medals in two different categories – Master Women and Senior Master Women – at the 3rd Nagaraja Rao Jagdale Shooting Competition Championship 2026,
- Gold Medal at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Shooting Range, Bangalore. February 2026,
World Records
1. Oldest Indian Woman Who Summitted Mount Kosciuszko on India’s Independence Day
Aged 54, Preethi summited Mount Kosciuszko, Australia, on 15 August 2026.
2. First Woman from Kodagu, Karnataka to Complete Mountaineering Expeditions Across Three Continents in Traditional Kodava Attire
Her three-continent journey includes Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa; Mount Elbrus, Europe; and Mount Kosciuszko, Australia.
3. Woman from Kodagu, Karnataka Summited Mount Kosciuszko in Traditional Kodavathi Saree
A remarkable achievement combining mountaineering with the pride of Kodava heritage.
4. First Woman from Kodagu, Karnataka to Celebrate India’s Independence Day on Mount Elbrus Basecamp, Russia
A unique celebration of India’s Independence Day at Mount Elbrus Basecamp on 15 August 2024.
5. First Solo Woman from Kodagu, Karnataka to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Traditional Kodavathi Saree
Preethi achieved this remarkable feat on 8 March 2023, on International Women’s Day
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