Flame to reach Mt. Qomolangma summit around noon

Scene of the press conference

(MT. QOMOLANGMA, May 7) -- A total of 19 mountaineers have been selected to bring the Olympic flame to the summit of Mount Qomolangma (known in the West as Mount Everest), the mountaineering headquarters announced at a press conference tonight. They will likely reach the peak between 10:00-11:00 a.m. (0200-0300 GMT) on May 8.

Attack Team

Attack Team Leader: Nimaciren

Attack Team Secondary Group Leader: Luo Shen

Attack Team members: Da Qiong, Jiji, Cirenwangmu, Li Fuqing, Huang Chungui, Yuan Fudong, Luobuzhandui, Awangzhaxi, Xiaozhaxiciren and Pubudunzhu

Support Team

Support Team Leader: Ciluo

Support Team members: Wang Yongfeng, Cidanjiumei, Bianbazhaxi, Luoze, Yan Dongdong, Deqingouzhu

Journalists at the press conference