Ahmed got into Du high-performance center also famously known as DUHPC, it is the first scouting region in the UAE. It was the first time DUHPC scouted pairs and allowed them to join the institute if they were selected.
Ahmed, who is an excellent football player, went for an inter-school football tournament where the spectators from DU observed him and shortlisted his name for the scouting program. Then later the football coach, Mr. Surjit came and unveiled the amazing news of him getting into DUHPC.
Ahmed was speechless when the news was told to him. He was jumping with joy. But he still had to pass the trials to officially be in the DUHPC.
There were around 24 people who were selected, and they were split into 3 teams of 8 people. The coach made the players play in their original positions and tested whether their stamina in their mean position had the potential to make the official team
Ahmed plays as center-back, and over there did the same and excelled in his performance; resulting in him making into the DUHPC.
On Sunday 29th of April, he was astonished with the news of him officially making into the UAE’s first and largest scouting team, he was overjoyed and filled with pride and excitement. This was a dream that had come true for this young footballer.
Ahmed's example can help inspire all those out there trying to achieve something great in their lives.
No matter what you do, make sure you do it with complete dedication and perfection because we never know who might be watching and waiting, to surprise us!
“I enjoy every practice that I attend and when I come to school and tell my football sir about what I learn, he too learns great things and I enjoy this thoroughly.”-Ahmed Salman.
Written by Bisha Fatima 9B Edited by Dinili 9C Compiled by Murtaza 9B